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Luckiest Chinese Zodiac Signs for April 22 – 28: Ox, Monkey, Rat, Snake & Rooster experience Fortune & Blessings

New York, NY – As the week of April 22 approaches, five Chinese zodiac signs are poised to experience a surge in luck. This week, the cosmos is aligning to bring forth opportunities for the ox, monkey, rat, snake, and rooster. However, this does not mean that luck has bypassed the remaining zodiac signs altogether. The I Ching hexagram of luck for this week, Mountain over Earth (#23), symbolizes situations that may initially appear challenging …

Seniors May Experience Mixed Benefit Increases With New Social Security Bill, Advocates Weigh In

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Lawmakers have proposed new legislation aimed at adjusting Social Security benefits for Americans aged 62 and older. The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, introduced by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., seeks to base benefit adjustments on the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Americans (CPI-E) rather than the current Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). This change is intended to better reflect the financial challenges faced by …

Retiree Shares Experience of Claiming Social Security Benefits at 62 Instead of SSI

Springfield, Illinois – A retiree in Springfield, Illinois recounts a challenging decision to start receiving Social Security retirement benefits at the age of 62 instead of Supplemental Security Income. This choice was influenced by the need for immediate financial assistance, highlighting the complex financial decisions many retirees face. The retiree shared that factors such as rising medical costs, unexpected expenses, and limited savings led to the early application for Social Security benefits. This experience shed …

Purchasing Discounted Health Insurance at 26: My Personal Experience

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Turning 26 means losing health insurance coverage under your parents’ plan, which was the case for one young adult in California. After aging out of their parents’ policy, the individual faced the daunting task of finding affordable health insurance in a complicated market. Fortunately, the state offers a health insurance marketplace, providing options for those in need of coverage. In this particular case, the individual opted for a Kaiser Minimum Coverage …

Mercy Health System: Leading the Nation in Patient Experience and Integrated Care

St. Louis, Missouri – Mercy, a leading U.S. health system, was recently named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health. Mercy serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and is known for being one of the largest and highest-performing Accountable Care Organizations in terms of quality and cost. This highly integrated, multi-state health care system includes more than 50 acute care and specialty hospitals, along with numerous convenient …

Social Security Taxes and Retirement: Personal Experience and Advice for Maximizing Benefits

Phoenix, Arizona – Many American taxpayers reach the full retirement age of 67 and choose to start drawing Social Security benefits while continuing to work. This decision often results in paying taxes on a portion of the benefits received, but for some, it is a calculated move to maintain financial stability while enjoying the benefits of retirement. For one individual who retired from a full-time job in 2021, the decision to draw Social Security benefits …