Social Security COLA 2027 Update: October announcement date confirmed – Check the projected increase, how it’s calculated and when the new benefits will take effect
Social Security beneficiaries are already looking ahead to the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which will determine how much monthly benefits increase next year. The official COLA is expected to be announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in October 2026, after the government releases the inflation data needed to complete the calculation. » Read more about: Social Security COLA 2027 Update: October announcement date confirmed – Check the projected increase, how it’s calculated and when the new benefits will take effect »
Read MoreSocial Security at 67: Why Waiting for Full Retirement Age Can Pay Off
Claiming Social Security benefits isn’t so straightforward. That’s because there are different filing ages you can choose from.
You can begin collecting Social Security once you turn 62. But if you were born in 1960 or later, you may want to wait until you turn 67 to file for benefits. Here’s why.
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Read MoreDow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 3 AM ET: Tech Stocks Lead Major Indexes Higher | Canada …
Tech Stocks Lead Major Indexes Higher
The benchmark Treasury yield notches its biggest decline since June.
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Canada Hits Back at U.S. With Tariffs Targeting Midterm Hot Spots
New duties range from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion of goods, designed to protect domestic firms’
Read MoreYour Social Security check could get a boost in 2027. Here's what we know
Anticipation has been building for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) announcement of its cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment for 2027.
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Read MoreJim Cramer recommends another beaten-down market giant
Jim Cramer told his followers to buy stock in the defeated company Uber the week starting Monday, Aug. 17. A week later, on Aug. 25, Cramer came back on the “Mad Money” Lightning Round with another beaten-down name.
I think Reddit is such a buy.
No qualifications,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Will NVIDIA Be Knocked Off Its Perch By Quantum?
Earlier this month, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang seemingly dashed the hopes of speculative tech investors banking on quantum computing to become the next big thing in the ever-advancing race for faster and faster computer processing. Huang, speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show, stated his view that practical quantum computers were still about two decades away,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Ford’s Fat Dividend Yield Looks Tempting, What’s The Catch?
At first glance, Ford’s dividend might look like a smooth ride. The company is handing out $0.75 annually and has sweetened the pot with special payouts in recent years. These bonuses are part of Ford’s plan to return 40% to 50% of its adjusted free cash flow to shareholders.
But don’t let the recent payouts lull you into a false sense of security.
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Spotlight: Turn $15k Into $1,000 Every Year
When we first spotlighted Verizon, it had a yield that approached 8% but after its recent move higher, it still offers a handsome yield of over 6.4%.
That’s more than enough to turn a $15,000 investment into an annual payout of $1,000+, assuming the dividend stays in place, but will it?
Here’s what you need to know about Verizon and its potential to pay a steady income stream for the foreseeable future.
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