New COLA estimates can give retirees a glimpse of what they might expect in 2026. New tax benefits could offer additional short-term financial relief. The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) aims to help benefits maintain their buying power amid rising inflation,

Domestic corn production has been boosted by nearly a century of subsidies in the form of direct payments, crop insurance programs, and price supports for American farmers. These totaled reached $3.2 billion in 2024, making corn the most-subsidized crop in the country.

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.

Coca-Cola has been beating the market as investors prize its stability and safety. It has plenty of growth opportunities, and management expects sales to increase annually by about 5% over the long term.

"The American Medical Association has confirmed that HFCS is no more likely to contribute to obesity than table sugar or other full-calorie sweeteners," the post continued. "Please be assured that Coca-Cola brand soft drinks do not contain any harmful substances."

The most-chosen retail brand has worked its way through one stock dividend and 10 forward splits, and turned a $40 initial investment into more than $639,000!