The Social Security Administration is prepared to incorporate this increase into the future Social Security benefits for the following year following the formal release of the revised cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. As it accounts for about 30% of the income of Americans aged 66 and over, Social Security is crucial for the majority of retirees. Among people 65 and older, Social Security accounts for 90% or more of income for 15% of women and 12% of men, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). One of the wonderful things about Social Security is that benefits are usually raised to help retirees stay up with inflation because of cost-of-living adjustments. Not many people celebrated the announcement of the most recent COLA. Social Security check changes from COLA will become effective on January A major concern for the millions of recipients who depend on Social Security benefits to pay for their living expenses is the cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase. The 2.5% COLA that will take effect in 2025 is the most recent one to be announced. It’s extremely close to the average hike of 2.6% per year during the past 10 years. The following table shows a few recent Social Security COLAs: It is important for beneficiaries to understand that they are not the only ones who think a 2.5% increase is unimportant. A Motley Fool survey found that 54% of retirees felt it was not enough. In fact, according to 31% of respondents, it was “completely insufficient.” Given that, as of September, the average monthly retirement benefit was $1,922, or just over $23,000 annually, beneficiaries’ beliefs are reasonable. With that much, the majority of us couldn’t sustain ourselves in retirement. It barely rises to $23,641 with a 2.5 percent increase, which is only an increase of about $577 and $48 each month. Worse, unless COLAs are tied to a better indicator of inflation, the CPI-E rather than the CPI-W, they will undoubtedly let you down a lot more times. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is designed to represent worker costs, whereas the CPI-E is meant to more accurately represent senior citizens’ buying patterns. As a result, it prioritizes, for instance, medical care, which has seen price increases that are higher than usual. In what ways can recipients budget their retirement without relying too heavily on Social Security? Although you may have earned more than the average amount during your working lifetime, your larger Social Security benefits may not be enough to cover all of your needs and wants . Preparing for retirement is therefore crucial. It is a wise decision to establish multiple streams of income for your retirement. Without a doubt, saving heavily and making prudent investment s are crucial for retirement. Ascertain the amount you will need for retirement and then create a strategy to build it up. For example, you might have the following sources of income when you retire: There are other ways to generate extra income, such as cashing out a life insurance policy , getting a reverse mortgage, boarding a house, and so on. Your disposable income can rise significantly if you postpone retirement by only a few years. No matter how you go about it, it’s a good idea to work toward covering most of your retirement expenses on your own. Take the time to develop a sound plan, and then ensure that it is executed effectively. Furthermore, you don’t want Social Security to provide for the majority of your retirement income, and it is unlikely to do so.The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $2,000 right nowSAN DIEGO , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) ("Nuvve" or "the Company") would like its shareholders to vote in its upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders ("Special Meeting") on January 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern ( 11:00 am Pacific) Time. 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( MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) MONTREAL, Canada – The International Civil Aviation Organization has launched its groundbreaking 2026-2050 Strategic Plan – designed to ensure a safe, secure, and sustainable global aviation system that will increase connectivity c drive innovation, enhance safety and security, and shape an even more impactful future for global aviation. Under the theme“Safe Skies, Sustainable Future,” the Strategic Plan outlines ICAO's vision for the next 25 years, driven by three essential aspirations: Global air traffic continues to grow beyond pre-pandemic levels. Passenger numbers are expected to rise from 4.6 billion in 2024 to 12.4 billion by 2050 , and the Strategic Plan presents pathways to respond to the opportunities and challenges resulting from both this rapid growth and the dramatic technological and operational innovations that are expected. It builds on ICAO's legacy of leading international aviation's legal framework, planning, standardization, policy development, and capacity-building activities to address critical issues such as climate change, innovation, and infrastructure development. “This Strategic Plan reflects our shared vision for aviation's future. It charts a course where aviation continues to drive global connectivity, economic growth, and cultural exchange through sustainable and inclusive development. Together with our Member States, we are building an aviation system that serves everyone., expressed ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano following the plan's approval by the ICAO Council last month. “This Strategic Plan is a commitment to ICAO's highest aspirations and our practical determination to achieve them,” said Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.“As we face unprecedented growth and transformation in our sector, we are setting ambitious yet achievable goals that will shape aviation's future while ensuring no country is left behind.” To ensure ongoing alignment with the evolving needs of the aviation sector and the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ICAO will review and update the Plan every six years to incorporate new challenges, opportunities, and best practices. Commemorating 80 years of global aviation leadership The Plan continues ICAO's vital mission to connect the world safely, securely, and sustainably, and comes as the organization commemorated its 80th anniversary on 7 December 2024. It also recognizes the need to embrace the transformative role of technology in aviation's future development, while ensuring that the needs of all Member States are met. The post ICAO unveils 2026-2050 Strategic Plan: 'Safe Skies, Sustainable Future' appeared first on Caribbean News Global . MENAFN17122024000232011072ID1109004888 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Nittany Lions share the holiday with parents, teammates and coaches

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?A fan who racially abused player in a social media post was banned from attending all games for three years on Tuesday. Charles Ogunmilade, who is Black, admitted to sending a "grossly offensive" message on X, which he claimed was satire of what a racist white person would say. He posted the offensive comment in April 2023 after Partey, a international who is Black, missed a shot during Arsenal's 3-3 draw with . The court in London was informed the post on X was reported to the police, who visited Ogunmilade's home. He said the comment was intended to be a sarcastic quote among a group of friends. "I am not a racist person," Ogunmilade said in court. While issuing his sentence, magistrate Shaoni Myer said Ogunmilade's early guilty plea, prior good character and experience of racism were taken into account. The soccer banning order also requires him to surrender his passport to police whenever the men's national team plays an away game abroad. He was ordered to pay a fine and costs totaling £260 ($325).

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Celebrating The Anniversary Of The Wright Brothers' First FlightLucknow: Aam Aadmi Party MP and UP in-charge Sanjay Singh on Monday demanded a judicial probe into the Sambhal violence and the death of at least five Muslim youths in alleged police firing. Calling BJP the ‘Bharatiya Jhagada Party', Singh alleged that the violence was sponsored by it and by the CM. Singh posed certain questions to govt and others, claiming that there were discrepancies in the various versions of the incident. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who went where and for how much IPL 2025: Complete list of players of each franchise "On Nov 19, a survey was ordered at 4pm, started at 6:30pm, and concluded within a few hours. On Nov 24, on which BJP functionary's instructions did the DM order another survey? How was an order given without hearing all parties? According to the law, surveys can only be conducted from 10am to 5pm, so how was a survey started after 6:30pm on Nov 19 and at 7am on Nov 24?" he asked. Singh said this was BJP's strategy to incite young people in the state on religious grounds. "On one hand, Amit Shah's son will conduct billion-dollar businesses with Dubai's sheikhs, and on the other hand, unemployed youth in UP will be provoked in the name of religion to fight among themselves, providing political advantage to BJP. This is the real strategy of BJP being implemented in UP," he said. The violence, he said, was BJP's attempt to spread confusion and fear in the state to spoil the atmosphere for their political gain.In fantasy football, nothing's worse than a player going out and being a liability in your lineup. There's not a whole lot you can do when a superstar underperforms, but it's infuriating when one of your fringe starters is one of the reasons you lost a matchup. Fantasy managers should look to avoid these disappointments at all costs. Last week, we gave you names like Deebo Samuel, Najee Harris, Dallas Goedert, and Tank Dell as players to consider benching. If you started any of these four, chances are that you were left wishing you had made a different decision. Thankfully, Week 13 is a clean slate with new matchups to analyze. It may be a new week, but the goal remains the same - avoid the lineup landmines. We'll be using a roundtable style article for our Week 13 fantasy football busts. Three of our fantasy football analysts will be taking a look at the slate and covering one player who they will be shying away from at each position. Fantasy managers could be in line for a frustrating Sunday afternoon if they choose to start any of these players. WEEK 13 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST | Kickers Fantasy QB Busts Week 13 Michael O'Hara: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals — Of all the fantasy QB1 options, none has been more inconsistent than Kyler Murray. He has four games with more than 22 fantasy points, but he also has four games with 12 or fewer points. This could be a week where we see Murray hit his floor rather than his ceiling. The Vikings' defense has caused fits for opposing quarterbacks thanks to their 36.1 percent pressure rate. Minnesota is holding opposing quarterbacks to 16.6 fantasy points per game, and we could see Murray come in below this number if Brian Flores forces him to make a few poor decisions and cause a turnover or two. Ed Williams: Jared Goff, Detroit Lions — The Lions have been red-hot, steamrolling past everyone. Some thought the Colts could be a trap game last week, but Detroit had no issues in dispatching of them. But now they host Chicago on Thanksgiving on a short week. The Bears have had some issues this year, but the defense continues to thrive against the pass. In addition to giving up the 2nd-fewest points to wide receivers, they also lead the league in how few points they give up to QBs. It might seem like going out on a limb to call the 3rd-favorite for NFL MVP based on the odds a bust, but that is the case here in Week 13. Proceed with caution if you want to play Goff. Vinnie Iyer: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers — Love will lean a lot on the run at home vs. the Dolphins whose pass defense can give him or his more limited receivers some problems, while it remains the Josh Jacobs show. WEEK 13 FANTASY FOOTBALL WAIVER WIRE ADVICE Full Waiver Wire List | FAAB Recommendations Fantasy RB Busts Week 13 O'Hara: James Conner, Arizona Cardinals — A matchup with the Vikings spells trouble for both members of the Arizona backfield. James Conner will take on a front seven that has allowed the 3rd-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. The Vikings also rank 1st in rushing yards allowed per game and 2nd in yards per carry. Minnesota has not allowed a running back to hit double-digit fantasy points since Week 8, and it will require an impressive performance from Conner to break that streak. The most likely outcome seems to be a day of tough sledding for the Arizona offense as a whole. Williams: Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars — The Jags are coming off a bye, but before that break, the team was in shambles. It was widely assumed that Doug Pederson would have been fired during the bye week, but that never came to pass, and he's still at the helm. Now they face the Texans who give up the 6th-fewest points to running backs. Etienne also typically has to share carries with Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson, so this is not a recipe for success. Iyer: Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers — The Browns were tough on him up front in Week 12, and that can continue against the beefed up Bengals, who are much-improved vs. the run rom earlier in the season when battling key injuries up front. Fantasy WR Busts Week 13 O'Hara: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel was on this list last week, and we're going right back to him in Week 13. Throughout his career, Samuel has been known for generating explosive plays after the catch. If there's one thing the Buffalo defense has been known for this season, it's limiting those sorts of plays. They utilize two high safety looks at the highest rate in the league in an effort to keep everything in front of them. The Bills have also been very effective at wrapping up after the catch; their 5.12 YAC per reception is the 6th-best mark in the NFL. Against a defense that limits the big play, Samuel is a bust candidate amid his recent struggles. Williams: Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions — Williams is a boom-or-bust player, and going up against the Bears on a short week seems much closer to a bust scenario. Chicago gives up the 2nd-fewest points to wide receivers, and since we already have Jared Goff as a bust, this correlates. Amon-Ra St. Brown may have more success as he runs more routes out of the slot, but Chicago is very stingy on the outside. Iyer: Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns — Jeudy has been rejuvenated as a key target for Jameis Winston, but expect his revenge game to be more revenge lame against Denver's nasty cover cornerbacks, inside and out. This feels like an ugly, low-scoring game in the elements, except with Jeudy not repeating what he did vs. the Steelers. Fantasy TE Busts Week 13 O'Hara: Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts' role within the Atlanta offense has been unpredictable throughout the year; his weekly target share has ranged from 4.2 to 25 percent. Given his inconsistent usage, it's hard to rely on Pitts to begin with. Against a stout Chargers defense, he's best left on the bench. Los Angeles has the No. 11 pass defense in the NFL, and they have been especially effective at shutting down tight ends. Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and Travis Kelce are the only tight ends to hit 50 yards against this defense. This trio makes up some of fantasy's elite tight ends, but Kelce was the only one to score more than 12 PPR points against the Chargers. It wouldn't be surprising at all to see Pitts held in the single digits. Williams: Dalton Kincaid/Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills — The Bills are coming off a bye, but we still don't know if Dalton Kincaid will be ready to go as he's been dealing with a knee injury. Either way, whoever is starting at TE for the Bills, should be left out of fantasy lineups. Kincaid has been a big disappointment all season as Buffalo just isn't giving him enough volume to be a valuable fantasy asset this year. On top of that, while the 49ers have struggled in some areas on defense, they're giving up the 6th-fewest points to the tight end position. You should be able to find better alternatives. Iyer: Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens — Isaiah Likely has resurfaced as a factor, and the wide receivers are more involved. The Eagles have been very good in coverage in the middle vs. tight ends, so you can afford to sit him if you have a favorable depth play. Fantasy Defense Busts Week 13 O'Hara: Pittsburgh Steelers — The Pittsburgh defense has been an every-week starter this year, but fantasy managers should have second thoughts this week. The Bengals have scored at least 27 points in three straight games and hold the No. 6 scoring offense in the NFL. The Cincinnati offense will likely be pulling out all the stops in a must-win divisional matchup. Williams: San Francisco 49ers — The 49ers have a reputation for being a great defense, but that hasn't always been the case the last couple of years, and this year in particular, there seem to be more cracks in the foundation than usual. With a well-rested Bills team up next, this unit should not be in starting lineups. Iyer: Chicago Bears — They struggled more than expected vs. the Vikings' passing offense overall, and you'll want to park them on the road in the division against the mightier, less-giving Lions.