What is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)?
For people living on a fixed income, the COLA is a critical safety net.
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How to suspend Social Security benefits and when it makes sense to do so
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How to register a domestic partnership
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a half point to fight soaring inflation
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Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrency – here’s what it means for you
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