Surbhi Rajpoot

If you are retiring at the end of 2024, you may have already completed and submitted your retirement applications and have begun counting down the days until your life after retirement begins. Completing the applications for retirement includes making some very important and sometimes irrevocable decisions. Here are the retirement decisions that require careful consideration […]

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025. The 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 68 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2025. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on December 31, 2024.

While millions of retired Americans will soon see a 2.5% cost of living increase in their Social Security payments, additional Social Security checks might be in the mail for November, thanks to a calendar quirk. Typically, Supplemental Security Income recipients receive their checks on the first of each month, but in November, a second check

In November 2024, individuals who are 62 years old and have opted for early retirement can expect a Social Security benefit of $2,710 per month. This amount reflects the reduced payment for claiming benefits before reaching full retirement age, which is typically 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Payments are scheduled based on

The $3000 OAS Pension Increase In 2025 was decided to be announced as a response to the increase in cost of living expenses. As the Consumer Price Index (CPI) changed for 2025, the amounts were set to be revised by the Government to ensure the citizens do not face any financial challenges.  Due to the

Every year, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients get an increase known as the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), which helps them keep up with inflation. As the Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.5% is announced, there will be several effects of COLA On SSI Payments in 2025.  A COLA raises an individual’s Social Security

$500 – $1200 Monthly Direct Deposit Checks for November 2024 were announced by the Government to be provided to all eligible individuals by the Social Security Administration. The SSA is a benefit providing agency administered by the Government responsible to provide funds to all individuals who need it the most. The individuals facing economic challenges

Services Australia provides benefits to younger students and seniors. One such payment is the Austudy benefit which is given to those who are 25 years or more and are studying in Australia or are the Apprentices. The $699.50 Fortnightly Support Payment Schedule 2024 is for students who have no children. This payment is given on

The George Washington Bicentennial Quarter is a rare piece of currency. There are plenty of George Washington quarters, but the special edition George Washington Bicentennial Quarter is rare enough that its value far surpasses its stamp. First minted in 1975 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American independence, it is no longer in circulation, and

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at his rally during the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters On the campaign trail, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a notable promise to retirees: