Social Security’s COLA is estimated to increase by 2.5% by 2025
Social Security COLA rises with increasing inflation pressure A look at Social Security’s adjustments for inflation, including the increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to 3% for 2025 and the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). A cooling of…
Social benefits expected to increase by 2025
Personal data of millions of Americans hacked in data theft Millions of social security numbers were hacked after a massive data theft. Here’s how you can protect yourself. This year, nearly 68 million American retirees, veterans and dependents rely on…
Bridezilla demands bridesmaid take out a $20,000 loan for the “perfect” wedding – is the friendship worth the debt?
In recent years, the financial burden of being a bridesmaid has increased significantly, leaving many attendees struggling with high expenses. The Knot, a leading wedding planning resource, reports that the average cost for bridesmaids can exceed $3,430, with bachelorette parties…
Harris and Trump’s tax proposal: Give workers a raise without increasing payroll
Business leaders could hardly believe their ears. Within days, both presidential candidates endorsed policies that would solve one of their biggest problems, at no cost. When former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris proposed eliminating the tip tax,…
Couple has an ingenious cost-saving plan for the wedding: after-party in a nightclub!
In a new twist on traditional wedding receptions, a couple decided to invite their guests to a local nightclub after the ceremony, opting for a low-cost celebration rather than a formal gathering. This unconventional plan sparked debate online after one…
I saved £2,200 by renting 7 dresses for my wedding guests. I had a zip disaster but got designer dresses at a bargain price
By the end of this year I will have attended SEVEN weddings. As a fashion editor, I naturally think primarily about what I will wear. 6 This dress from John Lewis had a recommended retail price of £459, the rental…
Removed Samsung phone feature ‘costs fans money every month’ as ’angry’ owners rage: ‘We shouldn’t have to pay for it’
SAMSUNG fans have complained about the cost of storing photos and files after a major change to their phone. The South Korean tech giant has removed an important feature from its phones in recent years – and owners of the…
“Stop it,” Kroger customers scream, fearing price spikes after store introduces new technology
KROGER customers are angry about allegations that the company may use so-called “surge pricing” measures in its stores. The company is currently under investigation by two senators after it brought to market a technology that many fear could lead to…
“Absolutely disgusting” customer boycott over Kroger’s “dynamic” pricing technology – some complain of “greedflation”
KROGER, one of the country’s largest supermarket chains, is facing fierce consumer backlash—and a regulatory investigation. Two senators have announced they are investigating the chain’s practices amid allegations that the chain may be using personal information to “gouge prices” in…
Warren County sales tax increase questioned in workshop
As Warren County government debates whether to increase the sales tax from 7 percent to 8 percent, taxpayers complain that it is a “regressive tax” that will disproportionately affect low-income families and cause local businesses to lose their competitive advantage…
