We research all brands listed and may receive compensation from our affiliates. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are presented. Not all brands are included. Find out more. Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive two checks in November thanks to a quirk of the calendar. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which … Read more
A representative image showing the icons of different social media platforms displayed on the phone screen. — Unsplash Major social media platforms faced restrictions in Türkiye on Wednesday after a deadly attack on the headquarters of Turkish aerospace and defense company TUSAS in Ankara. The shutdown of social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube … Read more
We research all brands listed and may receive compensation from our affiliates. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are presented. Not all brands are included. Find out more. Given the contentious nature of the Social Security funding debate, Republicans and Democrats in Washington have been unable to make meaningful progress on solutions that … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Even though politicians from both parties have assured Americans that the retirement age won’t be lifted, from a financial planning perspective, you may be better … Read more
Disrupting Traditional Gatekeepers in the Music Industry Social media platforms have revolutionized the music industry by bypassing the traditional gatekeepers like record labels and radio stations. Artists now have the ability to distribute their music directly to a global audience, leveling the playing field and democratizing access. This shift has empowered countless independent musicians to … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Social Security payments are on track to get a 2.5% bump next year, thanks to an annual cost-of-living adjustment. The new prediction for the 2025 … Read more
Ahead of November’s election, former President Donald Trump is calling for an end to the federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. Trump posted a video to his social media platform Truth Social on Monday railing against the “cruel double taxation” of Social Security, referring to the payroll taxes that workers pay to fund the … Read more
In a move that has both surprised and inspired many, Chidimma Adetshina, the stunning 23-year-old crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, recently decided to part ways with her X (formerly Twitter) account, all in the name of preserving her sanity. Yes, you heard that right—she said goodbye to the digital chaos that often comes hand-in-hand with social … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, won’t get a payment during the calendar month of September — but there’s no cause for alarm. … Read more
After a wonky August that saw two SSI payments, Social Security recipients can expect a semi-normal September payment calendar. Roughly 68 million Americans receive Social Security benefits every month, including almost 9 out of every 10 people age 65 and up. Social Security funds aren’t just for older folks, though. Payments go out to retirees, … Read more