Tim, a retired healthcare worker from Arizona, followed advice to wait until 70 to claim Social Security for a larger monthly check, but at 75, he regrets not claiming earlier after his wife passed away before they could claim together. He acknowledges the importance of living for today and wishes he had considered investing some of the income if he had claimed earlier, realizing the value of enjoying the present rather than always planning for the future. Financial advisors mentioned a break-even point at age 82, but Tim wishes he had prioritized using the money for trips and savings instead.
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ICE arrest of Massachusetts high school student sends shockwaves through town
SummaryMarcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old high school junior in Milford, Massachusetts, was arrested by immigration authorities while driving to volleyball practice. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeted him during a traffic stop aimed at his father, who is unlawfully present in the U.S. Community members and school officials expressed distress over his detention, leading to protests demanding his release, as his absence impacted a graduation ceremony where he was to perform. Full Article
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