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Rising prices affect all of us, but are particularly challenging for older adults on fixed incomes. Approximately one in 10 persons rely on Social Security only and received a 2022 cost of living increase that’s well below the inflation rate.

According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 31-Sep.

Van Zandt County was well represented in Mineola last week with three schools, Edgewood, Grand Saline and Van, all sending runners to compete at the annual Yellowjacket Invitational Cross Country Meet.

The Tiger tennis program continued to roll in during its fall season last week, downing Spring Hill Sept. 3 to push their season mark to 8-1. Wills Point’s lone setback during the fall season was a narrow 10-9 loss to a Longview squad currently ranked 20th overall in the 5A classification. The Tigers were scheduled to wrap up non-district with a match against Sulphur Springs at home Sept. 8 before tangling with Sunnyvale Sept. 15 to open district.

County football programs hit the field for the second time in as many weeks Sept. 2, continuing preparations for the upcoming district slate against a set of talented opponents. Edgewood and Van each brought home victories, while Canton, Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point came up short.

With his prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Scott Myers of Mineola is the winner of Football Contest No. 2 in the Van Zandt News.