🌅 Good morning, RootBadger. Thursday starts with next year's benefit adjustment and a timely check before the November election.
🗞️ Reuters morning read: About 76 million Americans receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income will see payments rise 3.6% in 2027, Reuters reports. That is up from the 2.8% adjustment for 2026. Social Security beneficiaries will receive the increase beginning in January; higher SSI payments begin December 31. The Social Security Administration estimates retirement benefits will rise by about $75 a month on average.
Read more: Reuters — U.S. retirees to receive 3.6% Social Security increase in 2027
🗳️ Useful this morning: With Election Day approaching, use Vote.gov to check that your registration has the correct legal name and address. Choose your state or territory to reach its official registration-status tool, update your details if needed, and confirm the deadline that applies where you live. There is no single national registration deadline, and some states allow registration later than others.
Source: Vote.gov — Register or check your voter registration
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