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Your 2027 Social Security Raise Is Tracking at $70–$75 a Month. Medicare Is Already Lined Up to Take Part of It.

If you collect Social Security, there are two important dates to note. Friday, Sept. 11, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its official August inflation...

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7 Social Security Numbers Retirees Should Know Before 2027 COLA Season Begins

Fall brings an annual guessing game for millions of retirees: How much will Social Security checks increase next year? The official 2027 Social Security COLA...

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Reasons Your Social Security Increase and Your Actual Check Increase Aren’t Always the Same

A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment can increase your benefit without producing the same increase in the amount that lands in your bank account. This is important because the COLA applies to the benefit calculation, while deductions and other adjustments can change the final payment.

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Hallucinations and a bottle of Coca-Cola: The final kilometres of Kubkowski's historic swim across the Baltic

On Sunday evening, Bartłomiej Kubkowski walked onto the shore in Dziwnów after swimming 160 kilometres uninterrupted from Sweden to Poland, setting a world record, and raising close to €200,000 for the fight against cancer.

Euronews

Billionaire Warren Buffett Says a Quarter of His 2,700 Daily Calories Come from Coke — But He Once Loved Rival Brand And Was Nicknamed ‘Pepsi Warren’

Warren Buffett has never hidden his love for Coca-Cola. While nutrition experts might cringe at the thought of drinking five sodas a day, the Berkshire Hathaway chair has made it part of his daily routine for decades—and turned that personal preference into one of the most profitable investments of his…

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LEGO's Julia Goldin named first-ever European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions

Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global cultural brand through partnerships spanning entertainment, gaming and sport.

Euronews

Battle of the branding: Who is competing for inaugural European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions

From L'Oréal and Ferrari, to LEGO and Gymshark, 29 senior marketing leaders are competing for the inaugural European Chief Marketing Officer of the Year award at Cannes Lions.

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Is Coca-Cola Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Coca-Cola has underperformed the S&P 500 recently, yet analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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9 Everyday Expenses That Could Consume the Average Senior’s Projected $81 COLA Increase

That projected $81 monthly COLA increase might sound like a helpful boost for Social Security recipients, but everyday costs can swallow it fast. Prices keep shifting across essential categories, and many seniors already juggle tight budgets. Small expenses add up quickly when they hit month after month without warning.

The Free Financial Advisor

Florida Seniors Could See a 3.9% Social Security COLA in 2027 — But Energy Bills Are Rising Even Faster

For many Florida seniors, every percentage point of Social Security matters because it directly shapes how far monthly income stretches across rent, groceries, medications, and utilities. A projected 3.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 sounds encouraging at first glance, especially for households living on fixed income streams. Yet that optimism…

The Free Financial Advisor

3 Top-Rated Stocks to Buy to Hedge Against Stagflation as Middle East Conflict Drags On

Amid widespread uncertainties, these three names can shield your portfolio.

Barchart

Move over, burgundy kitchens - cola is the rich, earthy hue that is going to be in the most stylish kitchens this year

It makes any kitchen instantly inviting

Ideal Home

Teacher who worked out in gym while she was meant to be supervising students sacked

Mrs Iwobi sacked from south London school for issues including underperformance and health and safety breaches

Evening Standard

Cost of living crisis laid bare as almost half of Britons ‘have under £25 left at end of week’

Exclusive: Majority of UK adults forced to make difficult choices, with almost two-thirds found to be cutting back on essentials like food and heating

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7 Silent Ways Your Social Security Check is Being Drained in 2026 (Check Your Statement Now)

The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, providing a modest bump for millions of Americans. However, many retirees are...

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This Street photographer used a 7-year-old Fujifilm camera to shoot a Coca-Cola campaign

Proving that gear isn’t everything, a street photographer used the Fujifilm X-T3 to shoot an ad campaign for Coca-Cola

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Turning One $40 Share Into $29,400,000: One of the Greatest ‘Do Nothing’ Trades in History

In September 1919, the Coca-Cola Company (KO) went public at $40 per share. At the time, the world was emerging from World War I, the automobile was still a luxury, and soft drinks were sold primarily at soda fountains. Few investors could have imagined that a single share purchased back...

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The COLA Adjustment Isn’t Covering Winter Inflation Pressures

The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security is meant to help retirees keep pace with inflation. But in 2025, seniors are finding that the...

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Social Security’s 2026 Raise Is Official—But Most Seniors Say It Won’t Even Cover Groceries

The Social Security Administration has officially announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and while it’s technically a raise, many seniors say it won’t make a...

Benzinga

Why Coca-Cola Just Sold Most Of Its Africa Bottling Empire

On Tuesday, Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) and Gutsche Family Investments disclosed a deal to sell a 75% controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Coca-Cola HBC AG for around $3.4 billion.

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Is Your Retirement Paycheck Covered by COLA + Pension + Social Security?

Many retirees assume that combining their pension, Social Security, and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) guarantees a steady income for life. But these three sources don’t always...

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What to Do When Your Social Security COLA Doesn’t Cover Your Rising Living Costs

Each year, retirees wait anxiously to hear how much their Social Security benefits will increase. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is designed to help seniors...

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The BLS is prepping a delayed inflation report

The data is crucial to figuring out the annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA.

Benzinga

Warren Buffett Says 25% of His Daily Calories Come From Coca-Cola — The 95-Year-Old Billionaire Credits 'Happiness' for His Longevity

Warren Buffett just turned 95 in August, and while some billionaires his age are swapping red meat for kale and booking longevity consultations with biohackers, Buffett's secret to a long life remains as carbonated as ever: Coca-Cola. Not just a sip here and there — we're talking five 12-ounce cans…

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Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Cheques

Analysts forecast a 2.6–2.7% Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

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