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2025’s 2.5% Social Security Boost: Will It Really Help Retirees Keep Up with Rising Costs?

In 2025, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help keep up with rising costs. Read: Get Ready for a Boost: Why the 2025 Social Securi...

Michigan's Paid Family and Medical Leave: A Vital Step for Workers, Families, and Businesses

Michigan is on the brink of implementing a paid family and medical leave program, which could offer transformative benefits for workers, families, and businesses. Reports from the ...

What Are the Best Low-Cost Health Insurance Alternatives to Medicare and Medicaid?

If you're low-income and don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, you still have multiple healthcare safety nets available. Between CHIP for children, Marketplace subsidies, communi...

Preparing for Parenthood: A Handy Checklist for Expecting Parents

  Becoming a parent is an exciting milestone that requires careful preparation. As expectant parents, it's essential to ensure you have all the necessary items to provide a safe and comfortable env...

Elder Care Made Simple: Your Key to Finding Senior Services

As we grow older, finding the right resources to support our changing needs can feel overwhelming. Whether it's locating services that help with daily living, accessing health care, or finding support for care...

Did You Just Turn 73? Don’t Miss This Deadline for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in IRS

If you’re 73 or older—or recently turned 73 in 2024—it’s time to pay close attention to your retirement accounts. The IRS has issued an important remin...

Supporting Families in Need: Exploring Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's Family Support Centers

In today's fast-paced world, families face a multitude of challenges that can impact their overall well-being. Fortunately, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Departme...

Nearly Half of Gen Z Relies on Family Financial Support: Here’s What That Means

Generation Z, adults aged 18 to 27, are facing a financial reality unlike any generation before them. Nearly half of them—46%, according to a Bank of America report—rely on financ...

Some Retirees Will See a Social Security Increase in April 2025—Here’s What to Expect

April brings long-awaited good news for millions of retirees—a boost in Social Security benefits that could provide some much-needed financial relief. Thanks to the Social Secur...