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October 7, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Travel Experts Warn Holiday Travelers to Stop Procrastinating

When you book your plane tickets impacts how much you pay. We’ll tell you when to book for Thanksgiving and Christmas to save money.

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News
October 6, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Why Seniors Are Anxiously Awaiting the 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement

Seniors will soon find out if their Social Security retirement benefits will increase next year and many are worried it won’t be enough.

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October 3, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Seniors in 41 States Will Likely Outlive Their Retirement Savings

If you want to make sure you don’t outlive your retirement savings, you might want to move to one of these nine states.

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October 2, 2025 The Seniors Trust

One More Reason Why Next Year’s Social Security COLA Won’t Be Enough

There’s a key element not being taken into account when calculating next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

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October 1, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Watch Out! There’s a New Email Scam Going After Your Social Security

Warning! Social Security recipients need to be on the lookout for a new email scam going after their benefits.

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Travel
September 30, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Five Road Trips Every Retiree Should Take

From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Gateway Arch, here are five road trips perfect for retirees looking to explore America’s greatest sites.

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September 29, 2025 The Seniors Trust

A Huge Social Security Change Takes Place Tomorrow

Paper checks are becoming a thing of the past. Find out why Social Security is switching to direct deposit after all these years.

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September 26, 2025 The Seniors Trust

The Real Reason Why So Many People Are Taking Social Security Early

These days, a lot more people are claiming Social Security before reaching full retirement age. Here’s why.

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September 25, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Why Seniors Are Still Coming Up Short, Even With a Social Security COLA

Retirees have lost 20% of their buying power in recent years. See why this means that next year’s Security COLA really won’t help them out.

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September 24, 2025 The Seniors Trust

This is the Age Most Americans Say Should Be the Retirement Age

Full retirement age is now 67, but most Americans think that is too old. Here’s the age many believe we should retire.

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July 9, 2025 The Seniors Trust

The Seniors Trust Delivers Petitions to Congress Calling For the Immediate Passage of the Social Security Expansion Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 9, 2025 — After months of mobilizing citizens across the country, The Seniors Trust, a nonprofit organization

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August 2, 2024 The Seniors Trust

How Do Current Social Security COLAs Stack Up Against the Average Increases?

It’s looking like next year’s Social Security COLA could be below average again. We need Congress to take action ASAP.

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August 1, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Food for Thought: Soda Predates COLA By Almost 200 Years

It’s time for a new COLA. Here’s why Social Security needs to change the formula it uses to calculate its annual cost-of-living adjustment.

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July 31, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Five Cities Where Retirees Get the Biggest Social Security Checks

The biggest Social Security benefit checks are mailed to these five cities. Even so, seniors are still struggling financially.

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Travel
July 30, 2024 The Seniors Trust

How to Know If Credit Card Travel Insurance Is Sufficient

Depending upon your travel plans, the trip insurance that comes with your credit card might be enough. Here’s how to tell.

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July 26, 2024 The Seniors Trust

What’s Fueling the Unretirement Trend?

Could the so-called “silver tsunami” be slowing down. See why many American retirees are now going back to work.

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July 25, 2024 The Seniors Trust

How Inflation Is Causing People To Change Their Retirement Plans

Inflation impacts more than just how much we spend at the store. Let’s look at how it’s changing the face of retirement.

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Travel
July 23, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Understanding The Science Behind How We Board Flights

Could there be a better way to board planes? Let’s look at what one novel approach that has scientific backing.

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July 22, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Three Things You Can Buy That Will Make Your Retirement Better

Even if you are on a strict budget here are a few things you can invest in that could save you big bucks down the road.

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July 19, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Three Reasons Seniors Could be in Serious Financial Trouble

Baby boomers are facing serious financial trouble these days. Let’s look at why and what can be done to help them.

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July 18, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Lawmakers Need to Stop Burying Their Heads in the Sand and Fix Social Security

Facing growing financial concerns, Gen Xers fear they will never be able to retire. See what lawmakers can do to alleviate some worries.

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July 17, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Why Retirees Need to Maintain a Good Credit Score

It’s important to maintain good credit throughout your life. We’ll tell you how a high score can help retirees.

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Travel
July 16, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Here’s a Money Saving Tip for International Travelers

Before you travel internationally — either by airplane or cruise ship — be sure to download this free app.

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July 15, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Will Retirement be a Bust for Baby Boomers?

It looks like many baby boomers have banked only about 15% of the savings they need to retire comfortably.

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May 2, 2024 The Seniors Trust

Let’s Examine the Real Costs of Retirement

It’s getting more costly to retire. Let’s look at how inflation is impacting retirement expenses and what needs to be done to help seniors.

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February 6, 2023 The Seniors Trust

Does Anyone Really Receive the Maximum Social Security Benefit?

Discover why the average retiree does not even receive half of the maximum Social Security benefit amount each month.

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October 8, 2025 The Seniors Trust

Social Security Retirement Benefits Payments Are Getting Bigger

Social Security retirement benefits payments have been steadily increasing. Find out how much the average retiree is receiving today.

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The Seniors Trust Delivers Over 100,000 Petitions to Congress in Support of the Social Security Expansion Act
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The Seniors Trust Delivers Over 100,000 Petitions to Congress in Support of the Social Security Expansion Act

April 21, 2025 The Seniors Trust

It’s time lawmakers listen to their constituents and enact the Social Security Expansion Act to protect and preserve this vital program.

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Let’s Take a Deep Dive Into What the Social Security Expansion Act Will Deliver

June 1, 2023 The Seniors Trust
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Highlights

Let’s Take Deep Dive Into What the 2022 Social Security Expansion Act Will Deliver

June 23, 2022 The Seniors Trust

Senior Travel

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Travel

Travel Experts Warn Holiday Travelers to Stop Procrastinating

October 7, 2025 The Seniors Trust

When you book your plane tickets impacts how much you pay. We’ll tell you when to book for Thanksgiving and Christmas to save money.

Golden Gate Bridge
Travel

Five Road Trips Every Retiree Should Take

September 30, 2025 The Seniors Trust
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Travel

How a Secret Code on Your Boarding Pass Could Keep You from Flying

September 23, 2025 The Seniors Trust
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Travel

Travel Tips for Staying Healthy While Flying, Especially If You Have a Preexisting Condition

September 9, 2025 The Seniors Trust
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