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Social Security Solvency: 7 Common Myths
By David Treece, MBA, AIF®, CLTC® Did you know? Delaying Social Security benefits can boost payout by 8% each year? Social Security isn’t just a paycheck in retirement—it’s the backbone of financial security for millions of Americans. Yet, for all its importance, Social Security is shrouded in myths that can leave you second-guessing your options. From rumors of its collapse to misunderstandings about who gets what, Social Security…
ARE YOU DISCONTENTED?
by BK Sister, Aruna Ladva, submitted by Etta Stevens The theme we are focusing on at the Brahma Kumaris this month is contentment. There are lots of valid points being raised to inspire the cultivation of contentment, yet I wonder if I also need to address or should I say, fill the hole of discontentment…
DISTRICT 6 UPDATE – courtesy of Idelma Quintana, City of Hollywood District 6 Commissioner
Happy New Year! Thank you to the residents of Hollywood’s District 6, with special gratitude to Hillcrest residents, for your continued trust and for allowing me to remain as your representative in our city’s governance. In addition to winning re-election, I am honored and humbled that my colleagues on the city commission voted unanimously to…
January 9, 2025 HILLCREST TOWN HALL MEETING – by Steve Schneider
Cindy Abraham, Secretary of the Hillcrest Leadership Council, called the Jan. 9 Town Hall meeting to order, at 6 p.m. in Rec Room II, at 1151 Hillcrest Ct. Abraham explained that our District 6 Commissioner, Idelma Quintana, who rarely misses monthly Hillcrest Leadership Council or Town Hall meeting, was under the weather and would not be attending. She started the meeting by…
Black Garlic Gnocchi with Portabella Mushrooms
14 oz. gnocchi (or 6 oz. pasta of your choice) ¼ cup olive oil, for the pasta and the pan 3 black garlic cloves roughly chopped (large chunks) 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 12 oz. sliced Portabella mushrooms • ¼ cup dry white wine • ¼ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth) • ¼ cup…
What is the difference between RSV, the Flu & Norovirus?
ED note: My partner was sick for four weeks and I was sick for two weeks. It was so bad we took 2 COVID tests and both were negative. We had runny noses, coughed a lot, had no energy, and didn’t have much of an appetite. I was not sure what it was. But thanks…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
DOES MY HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AUTOMATICALLY RENEW? After your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been approved, it automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of your homesteaded property. Each January, our office mails a Homestead Renewal Notice and “Change Card” to all Homesteaded properties. Florida law requires the property owner to notify the…
Simplified Overview of Social Security and Medicare Changes for 2025, condensed from an article by Andy Moskowitz, AARP
1. Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025 due to lower inflation, compared to 3.2% in 2024. Average monthly retirement payments will rise by $49, from $1,927 to $1,976 starting in January. COLA applies to all types of Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for those with low incomes or…
STATE OF THE COUNTY – COUNTY COMMISSIONER BEAM FURR – DISTRICT 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Happy New Year! As we prepare to ring in 2025, residents in communities like Hillcrest are going to have an important role to play in making the next year one of unity and progress for our home. In divisive times for our nation, I have faith that our residents will handle the…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for the Economy
BY: David Treece, MBA, AIF®, CLTC® Whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, or other winter holidays that are important to you—the trimmings and celebrations of the season create a perfect atmosphere for all to enjoy.* It truly is the most wonderful time of the year—and the economy agrees! The festive mood brings bustling airports…
Social Security Solvency: 7 Common Myths
By David Treece, MBA, AIF®, CLTC® Did you know? Delaying Social Security benefits can boost payout by 8% each year? Social Security isn’t just a paycheck in retirement—it’s the backbone of financial security for millions of Americans. Yet, for all its importance, Social Security is shrouded in myths that can leave you second-guessing your options. From rumors of its collapse to misunderstandings about who gets what, Social Security…
ARE YOU DISCONTENTED?
by BK Sister, Aruna Ladva, submitted by Etta Stevens The theme we are focusing on at the Brahma Kumaris this month is contentment. There are lots of valid points being raised to inspire the cultivation of contentment, yet I wonder if I also need to address or should I say, fill the hole of discontentment…
DISTRICT 6 UPDATE – courtesy of Idelma Quintana, City of Hollywood District 6 Commissioner
Happy New Year! Thank you to the residents of Hollywood’s District 6, with special gratitude to Hillcrest residents, for your continued trust and for allowing me to remain as your representative in our city’s governance. In addition to winning re-election, I am honored and humbled that my colleagues on the city commission voted unanimously to…
January 9, 2025 HILLCREST TOWN HALL MEETING – by Steve Schneider
Cindy Abraham, Secretary of the Hillcrest Leadership Council, called the Jan. 9 Town Hall meeting to order, at 6 p.m. in Rec Room II, at 1151 Hillcrest Ct. Abraham explained that our District 6 Commissioner, Idelma Quintana, who rarely misses monthly Hillcrest Leadership Council or Town Hall meeting, was under the weather and would not be attending. She started the meeting by…
Black Garlic Gnocchi with Portabella Mushrooms
14 oz. gnocchi (or 6 oz. pasta of your choice) ¼ cup olive oil, for the pasta and the pan 3 black garlic cloves roughly chopped (large chunks) 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 12 oz. sliced Portabella mushrooms • ¼ cup dry white wine • ¼ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth) • ¼ cup…
What is the difference between RSV, the Flu & Norovirus?
ED note: My partner was sick for four weeks and I was sick for two weeks. It was so bad we took 2 COVID tests and both were negative. We had runny noses, coughed a lot, had no energy, and didn’t have much of an appetite. I was not sure what it was. But thanks…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
DOES MY HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AUTOMATICALLY RENEW? After your initial application for Homestead Exemption has been approved, it automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of your homesteaded property. Each January, our office mails a Homestead Renewal Notice and “Change Card” to all Homesteaded properties. Florida law requires the property owner to notify the…
Simplified Overview of Social Security and Medicare Changes for 2025, condensed from an article by Andy Moskowitz, AARP
1. Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025 due to lower inflation, compared to 3.2% in 2024. Average monthly retirement payments will rise by $49, from $1,927 to $1,976 starting in January. COLA applies to all types of Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for those with low incomes or…