Social Security: Retirees Will Get a 3.6% Raise for 2027
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(AVC News)—Those receiving Social Security benefits will see a small hike in their checks.
The Social Security Administration has announced that come 2027 there will be a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 3.6% for monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments.… Read the rest
Home Heating Safety, financial assistance available
UNDATED—(AVC News)–As the temperatures drop, home heating and home heating safety, becomes more and more critical.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Winter Fuels Outlook, prices for the upcoming the winter heating season, predicts electrical costs to rise about 4% this winter, while heating oil costs are expected to increase 21%.… Read the rest
Early voting entering final days
COLUMBUS, Ohio—(AVC News)–We are heading into the final days of early, in-person voting ahead of the November 3rd mid term elections.… Read the rest
Unemployment rate increases in September
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(AVC News)–Ohio lost 5,000 jobs in September, and the state’s unemployment rate ticked up to 3.4% from 3.3% in August.… Read the rest
DST ends at 2 am Sunday; Remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarm & carbon monoxide detector
Like it or not, at 2 am this Sunday morning, we “fall back” to Eastern Standard Time.
UDATED—(AVC News)—Benjamin Franklin is often credited with the idea of time change, however, that has been despited by many.… Read the rest