2026 Social Security COLA Increase
Discover how the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment will affect your financial planning and lifestyle.The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8 percent for Social Security benefits and SSI payments. Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is open for changes or enrollment, to your plan from January 1 – March 31 each year.
If you or someone in your household has a Medicare Advantage Plan, did you know that you can make coverage changes during the Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage, which runs from . During the open enrollment period running January 1 – March 31 each year, you can...
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McSweeneys Warning: Satire Ahead
I LOVE McSweeneys but I must WARN YOU, there is some satire ahead. If you are a super literal person, you might not want to read further if you might be offended by someone being offended about your age, or being "older." Disclaimer aside, I have been on the older...
Listen to over 1500 Allen Ginsberg tapes at Stanford Digital Collection – FREE
Want to hear history as it was made in the 1960's? This collection of magnetic reel and cassette tapes contain over 2000 pieces, many available to view, read or hear free online. The collection contains interviews and musings of Allen Ginsberg from the 1950's through...
Latest News for Seniors
65 Or Older in 2019? You’ve got a new tax form.
The Bipartisan Budget Act passed in 2018 created many changes to the existing tax reporting. One interesting form that is only available to tax payers over 65 years of age is Form 1040SR. The 1040SR Senior Income Tax form allows for reporting of several types of...
Oregon Country Fair
Located in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene, The Oregon Country Fair has been delighting visitors since 1969. A mostly volunteer built event, visitors are treated to music, food, crafts and performances, demonstrating what it means to live joyously, and...
2026 Social Security COLA Increase
Discover how the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment will affect your financial planning and lifestyle.The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8 percent for Social Security benefits and SSI payments. Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8...
McSweeneys Warning: Satire Ahead
I LOVE McSweeneys but I must WARN YOU, there is some satire ahead. If you are a super literal person, you might not want to read further if you might be offended by someone being offended about your age, or being "older." Disclaimer aside, I have been on the older...
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is open for changes or enrollment, to your plan from January 1 – March 31 each year.
If you or someone in your household has a Medicare Advantage Plan, did you know that you can make coverage changes during the Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage, which runs from . During the open enrollment period running January 1 – March 31 each year, you can...
Listen to over 1500 Allen Ginsberg tapes at Stanford Digital Collection – FREE
Want to hear history as it was made in the 1960's? This collection of magnetic reel and cassette tapes contain over 2000 pieces, many available to view, read or hear free online. The collection contains interviews and musings of Allen Ginsberg from the 1950's through...
How Climate Change and Natural Disasters Hurt Seniors More
How senior adults are at higher risk from climate change, natural disasters and loss of electricity. Unless you have restricted mobility or care for someone who does, you may not realize the multitude of challenges senior adults living alone face, sometimes multiple...
Symptoms of Anemia in Seniors
Getting Enough Iron in Your Diet Iron is a natural mineral present in many foods. Iron is also added to many food products, and is also included in multi-vitamins and as a dietary supplement. According to the National Institute of Health Iron is an essential...
Ram Dass on Death & Dying
“Their karma is their dharma,” he says. (He often speaks in pithy little nuggets of wisdom.) “We go from here, ego,” he says, tapping his head, “to here.” He pats his heart. “What I call the soul, the spiritual heart. That’s the path. Then you can view your life with...
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