The Daily - Biggest Social Security Increase in Years Is Predicted

View Online MENU CLOSE Welcome, Steven! Valued Member Since: 2016 Download Our App Rewards for Good Staying Sharp Find Local Events Member Benefits AARP Home Thursday, July 20, 2017 YOUR UPDATE Get Member Benefits on the Go! Download the AARP Now App for News, Local Events and Deals   1 Social Security and Medicare trustees project that Social Security recipients would receive a 2.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2018 — which would be the largest increase since 2012. 2 From 2014 to 2016, complaints to the FDA about adverse reactions to personal care products and cosmetics tripled. And the FDA may have limited ability to do anything about it. 3 Do you find it difficult to "unplug" on vacation? Or to take a vacation at all? Learn why taking time off is vital for both your mental and physical well-being — and explore fascinating destinations to get inspired for your next getaway! 4 As technology rapidly changes, so do tech-based scams. Find out how to recognize and avoid the latest tech support rip-off, which has been dubbed the "Blue Screen of Death." 5 New research shows a certain activity boosts brain health. If you need a practical reason for rekindling your romantic urges, try this. 6 Tune in tonight at 10 ET for the latest episode of AARP Live. This month we're talking about how prescription drugs are pinching your pocketbook. Get your questions ready! 7 Hip-hop artist Macklemore pulled out all the stops for his grandmother's 100th birthday. The adorable music video for "Glorious" documents his surprise visit to Grandma Helen's home and the hilarious high jinks that ensued as they celebrated the day together. 8 Speaking of centenarians, meet the world's oldest working jazz musician, Fred Staton, who gigs regularly at age 102 with the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. 9 Time keeps on tickin' into the future … at least according to the Steve Miller Band. Do you have a favorite song about time? Share it in the Online Community and join the conversation! Advertisement Advertisement Download Our App   AARP.org Contact Us AARP ©1995-2017. All rights reserved. | 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049 | Privacy Policy