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President Trump implied he could fix Social Security's financial problems by eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse; he also promised to eliminate federal income tax on benefits. While the Social ...

The Social Security Administration's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is now in effect, bringing the average retiree’s monthly benefit from $1,959 to about $2,013 — a roughly $55 boost ...

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A new year approaches. As often happens, it will bring changes to the ways we save for retirement and access healthcare. It will also bring changes to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid — the ...

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President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy (NSS) appears to cement a radically different US approach to international relations. “The days of the United States propping up the entire world ...

The Pacific Ocean’s vast deposits of critical minerals are essential to any plan to compete with China’s dominance of the sector. The South Pacific and Pacific Islands offer credible resource options ...

iOS 26.2 offers security patches for two zero-day flaws. The update also enhances AirDrop, Reminders, and Podcasts. Be sure to also update your iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. iPhone owners who ...