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A growing gap between Social Security benefit increases and the pace of health care inflation is putting future retirees at risk of losing much of their income to medical bills.
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When you hear about older people online, the first thing you might think of are scams. But a new book argues many older adults are embracing and thriving in the online world and gives tips to those looking to do the same.
By Blake StimacYou might think that one of the benefits of retirement might be never having to file your income taxes, but think again. Certain people are required to pay taxes on Social Security benefits, ...
By Lauren MazzoIf you've ever ended up on the health and fitness side of social media, you've probably heard advice about getting more protein. But did ever stop and wonder, "How much protein should I eat?" or "What foods are high in protein?"
While JFK was the first president I voted for, the president who touched my young life was Lyndon B. Johnson.I haven’t thought about LBJ lately. I imagine nobody does anymore. The last day of his presidency was in January 1969, 57 years ago. However, while surfing the list of movies on Netflix the other evening, I came across a little-known film from 2016. What first drew my attention to the movie was the choice of actor for the title role. Woody Harrelson, the least likely person I would have chosen to play the hound-faced LBJ. But the film was produced and directed by the late Rob Reiner, so how bad could it be? Right?
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- The fear of Friday the 13th, known as paraskevidekatriaphobia, is believed to stem from a combination of superstition around the number 13 and the belief that Fridays are an unlucky day. The superstition gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries.- Some historians speculate that the superstition was reinforced by events such as the arrest of the Templar Knights on Friday, October 13, 1307, which contributed to the belief that Friday the 13th is unlucky.- The Friday the 13th horror film series, which started in 1980, has significantly popularized the superstition, portraying the date as associated with horror and bad luck.- Not every year has a Friday the 13th, but in years that do, the date can occur up to three times. The months when Friday the 13th can occur are January, April, July, and October.- Studies have shown that some people experience increased anxiety and avoid certain activities on Friday the 13th, demonstrating the power of superstition on human behavior.↓
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A new deduction created under the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" will allow senior taxpayers to subtract between $6,000 and $12,000 from their 2025 taxable income, lowering their overall tax burden.
That figure factors in workers with 401(k) and other retirement plan savings, while also including the roughly 56 million U.S. workers who lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
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If you enjoy olive oil, then springing for extra virgin is worth it if that’s not financially onerous, both for health reasons and taste.
Getting old is hard. It drains you in more ways than I can count. You know the drill by now. Moving around feels like a chore. Stairs look like mountains. A short walk leaves you gasping for air. Doctors and bills take over your schedule. Bottles of pills sit on every shelf. Sharp pains wake you in the dark. Your joints feel like rusted metal. Friends drift away and the house stays quiet. Savings shrink while prices keep going up.
There is one big issue no one warns you about. I felt it clearly last Sunday during the Super Bowl. It is the loss of being relevant. Younger people I know kept talking about Bad Bunny. They acted like he was the greatest star alive. I stayed awake long enough to watch his halftime show. The ads promised a huge event. To me, it was just noise. It felt like a message from a world I no longer inhabit. You see the gap when people cheer for things you do not get.
The man has skill and a lot of energy. He sings in Spanish, which gives him a clear style. But if you do not know the language, you miss the point. The stage was far too busy. Dancers and props moved in a constant blur. It felt messy and packed with too much stuff. I could not find a clear thread in the chaos.
I still wonder if he can actually sing. He spent the whole set jumping and climbing. His voice was buried under the heavy bass and loud tracks. There were no calm moments to hear his true tone. Of course, the show was not made for me. I am from a different time. My voice does not matter to the media anymore. Markets do not care about my age group. I see why they move on. It still feels bad to be ignored. It is just one more way to be left behind. …bwc
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- Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, meaning it is under U.S. sovereignty but has its own local government.- The official languages are Spanish and English, with Spanish being the most widely spoken.- It is home to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System, known for its lush vegetation and waterfalls.- Puerto Rico has a vibrant culture that blends Spanish, African, and Taino influences, reflected in its music, dance, festivals, and cuisine.- The island has several bioluminescent bays, such as Mosquito Bay, where microorganisms glow in the dark, creating magical nighttime displays.
