The latest COLA bump for the US’s 71 million Social Security recipients will also affect the over six million veterans receiving disability compensation — though some are worried the historic increase still won’t be enough to keep up with rising everyday costs. The newest cost of living increase for 2027 was announced yesterday by Frank … Read more
Chris Berman is only a few years away from reaching 50 years at ESPN, but the beloved figure at the Worldwide Leader in Sports isn’t getting ahead of himself in celebrating the milestone. “Well we have to make it to the finish line first. Nobody won the Boston Marathon by celebrating at Heartbreak Hill,” Berman … Read more
Lane Johnson retired early from what he deemed was his farewell season with the Eagles on Tuesday. The veteran offensive lineman gave mental health reasons for the stunning decision after 14 NFL seasons, which Stephen A. Smith found a way to brutally mock during “First Take” Wednesday morning. “Now the brother sat up there — … Read more
Social Security recipients can prepare for a bigger payday. Next year, approximately 70 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive boosted monthly payments. The Social Security Administration will reveal the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the data used to … Read more
A massive metropolis could soon emerge from farmland in Central California, but not everyone is welcome. Last month, the Fresno County Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for a colossal $1.1 billion housing development in the small Central Valley town of Friant. But the new community would only be for Californians 55 and older. Dubbed Friant … Read more
Kate Upton has seen enough. She will be giving up America’s pastime and admitted as much while on the “Today” show on Wednesday just days after husband Justin Verlander retired from his 21-year MLB career. “I’m so excited. I’m never watching another baseball game again,” the 34-year-old model admitted while sitting next to Verlander when … Read more
Night owls should give a hoot about their bedtime. Research has indicated that nocturnal creatures face an increased risk of diabetes, mental health troubles and even premature death. Now, new evidence out of Finland suggests night owls’ habits may catch up to them, putting them at a disadvantage later in life, both physically and financially. … Read more
Michael Kay doesn’t think he’s “close at all” to starting to think about his broadcast future, though he joked in a phone interview with The Post on Thursday that “when you reach a certain age, people are going to wonder.” Kay, 65, has started to hear speculation and the retirement of Mets broadcaster Howie Rose … Read more
A fraudster brought home the bacon after a massive pig butchering scam. Lori Flowers, 58, was the latest victim in a massive, $600,000 scam after thinking she was helping out a friend. The pig-butchering scam — an investment scheme where victims get “fattened” with false attention before getting exploited financially — happened after Flowers thought … Read more
Retirees may be in line for a huge upgrade. Social Security recipients will likely see their highest bump in three years after the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) — a non-partisan advocacy group that makes very accurate COLA projections — predicts a 3.5% boost. The COLA, or Cost of Living Adjustment, is the yearly increase meant … Read more
You may want to hold off on stopping the daily grind. Recognizing and celebrating life milestones, like getting married, buying a home and retiring from the workforce, can benefit our health and well-being. However, one study shows that delaying a big life marker could actually have a big impact on how long you live. Big … Read more
West coast — not best coast. Pricey, high-tax California was shut out of the running in a new report that selected the 50 best towns in the country for retirement-age Americans. According to the number crunchers at MoneyLion, not one municipality with a population between 1,000 and 10,000 in the Golden State deserved consideration — with … Read more
When Megadeth play BMO Stadium on September 25 and 27, it will likely mark the band’s final shows in their hometown of Los Angeles. Founding member Dave Mustaine has called the band’s self-titled 17th album, released in January, as well as the subsequent promotional tour, their last. “It’s not that I want to,” explained Mustaine, … Read more
The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could push Social Security benefits to a record high for married seniors. Per the Senior Citizens League, the projected COLA for 2027 is 3.6%, 0.8 percentage points higher than this year’s 2.8% and a figure that would raise the average retirement benefit to $2,161 a month. In turn, it’ll increase … Read more
Their cash was a Security risk. Social Security — the agency over 75 million Americans rely on for monthly checks — is forcing a recipient to pay back $35,000 stemming from four years of overpayment. The woman, who spoke with CBS News on the condition of anonymity, is in her mid-70s and now on the … Read more
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing big bucks. Social Security — the federal program providing monthly payments to eligible Americans — is in jeopardy of running out of cash by 2023. Over 71 million people rely on these benefits as the payments replace income when folks retire, become disabled or lose a spouse. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am at my wits’ end with “Barney,” my husband of 35 years. He retired two years ago, but I am still working and likely will for several more years. I’ve worked from home successfully since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was fine while Barney was working. When he retired, I talked … Read more
The voice of the Yankees is feeling more and more like an Old Timer. Michael Kay, 65, revealed that he doesn’t expect to be calling games as he moves deep into his golden years, even wondering about how long he will be around anyway. “You know what? I always use this line,” Kay began in … Read more
Legendary Mets broadcaster Howie Rose will retire at the end of the club’s home schedule this season. The team will celebrate Rose with a special retirement ceremony before the last game of the season at Citi Field against the Phillies on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Mets will recognize Rose’s career and his impact on the … Read more
A coastal NorCal county has cracked the list of “Best Places to Retire in the West” — along with several other California counties. The report, released by investing research platform The Motley Fool, ranked locations across the American West based on seven factors of retired life: healthcare, housing affordability, crime and safety, climate, state and … Read more