Social Security benefits are increasing, but some seniors still struggle. But according to advocates, the COLA falls short, and Social Security benefits continue to lose buying power. Here's what to know about the COLA and why it may not be…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated its acquisition forecast for the National Benefits Center Records Operation Contract, identifying an estimated solicitation release of November 30, 2026 and an anticipated award in the third quarter of FY2027. The DHS forecast identifies the requirement as…
Under President Donald J Trump, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transforming into a model of excellence, one that meets and exceeds customer expectations for fast, accurate, and secure service In 2026, SSA gave Americans back 200 million hours of time they…
A complaint by a mother over the refusal of the disability commissioner to refund the cost of therapy for her daughter has led to a change in policy, with applications dating to 2023 now being reconsidered. In July 2026, the mother lodged…
In 2023, the population of New Yorkers 65 and older reached 1.43 million, increasing by 53% since 2000. This, combined with Medicaid cuts and immigration enforcement, has caused a strain in the state's healthcare and senior care industry. WAMC's reporter Sajina Shrestha spoke with Stephen…
Roughly 8,400 of New York City students with disabilities are classified as having an “emotional disturbance,” a term that has rankled advocates and families for creating a stigma around behavioral challenges. That term may soon be scrapped. New York state officials…
The 10-5-3 Rule is a simple tool to help you estimate returns across asset classes and to assist as you plan your portfolio. One of the greatest challenges with investing is that nobody can predict the future. This makes estimating the…
For a family raising a child with autism, losing a therapist can be devastating. It means searching for a qualified, trusted provider; a potential disruption in needed care; and possibly a longer drive to therapy. For one child, the goal…
Public ownership of renewable power, municipal electricity purchasing and community efforts to take over utility infrastructure will be the focus of a Sustainable Finger Lakes webinar Nov. 11. The Ithaca-based organization will host Future-Proofing the NY Grid — Part III from noon…
NEW YORK, November 04, 2026--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 10 classes of mortgage-backed notes from New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM11 (NRMLT 2026-NQM11), a $497.2 million non-prime RMBS transaction sponsored by Rithm Capital Corp. (formerly New Residential Investment Corp.), a publicly traded (NYSE: RITM) real…
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