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Social Security Benefit Statements Mailed: How Did You Fare?
Dec. 5, 2024 - The mail arrived this week and there were our Social Security benefit statements, right when promised. With a modest COLA for 2026 in the offing, we expected to see a small increase in our 2026 benefit. Not everyone's situation will be the same The cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is 2.8%. That's about $56…...
Top Retirement Towns
Peachtree City is a planned community about 25 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia. Although it is famous for its golf cart oriented transportation system, it is not a 55+ community - it is for people of all ages - the median age is 37.5. The population was about 38,224 in 2020. Peachtree City is actually made up of 5 separate…...
Salt Lake City is a very popular town both for retirement and for young professionals near the Wasatch Mountains of Utah and the Great Salt Lake. The fast growing population was about 200,000 in 2020, with more than 1 million people in the Metro. Salt Lake is home to the main religious institutions of the Mormon faith in addition to…...
Columbus, Ohio, named for Christopher Columbus, is the capital and largest city in Ohio with a population of about 822,000 in 2013, (City-Data.com). It is a vibrant and pretty city that sits at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers, and is divided into several walkable neighborhoods which include the University District, home to the main campus of The…...
Toms River is the county seat and largest town in Ocean County, New Jersey (also includes Dover, both are part of Toms River Township). The 2010 population was about 90,000. Residents of nearby towns like Brick, Manahawkin, and Lakewood tend to come here for shopping or doctor's appointments. It has a busy downtown thanks to many government buildings, yet it…...