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Important 2026 Tax Dates To Know By Don Retallick | How to Negotiate Car Price: Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deal From Bottom Line Inc. | Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure: Expert-Backed Strategies From Bottom Line Inc. | How to Access Red Cross Benefits When a Loved One Dies |
Tax season for 2025 returns is officially underway, and staying aware of key deadlines can help retirees avoid unnecessary stress or penalties. Below is a snapshot of important tax dates for 2026, along with timing for common tax documents and a few reminders especially relevant in retirement. Important Tax Deadlines for 2026: January 31, 2026 – Employers and financial institutions must provide W-2s, 1099s, and other required tax forms. April 15, 2026 – Tax Day. This is the deadline to file your 2025 federal and state income tax returns or submit a request for an extension. Full story here: | Cars are costly these days, but consumers do have some say over how much they pay—if they negotiate. “Buyers almost assuredly have more negotiating power than they realize,” says Karl Brauer, executive analyst at automotive research firm iSeeCars. We asked Brauer to share his car-price negotiation tips… Do Your Homework Before You Shop Before visiting any dealerships, identify several vehicles that seem likely to suit your needs. If you’re shopping for a new car, tab at least two to three makes and models. | Over time, the force of blood pushing against your artery walls will damage your arteries, greatly increasing your risk of stroke, heart attack, and many other serious events. You can prevent these outcomes, however, using natural ways to lower blood pressure. Lowering your systolic blood pressure to less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) has been shown to reduce the risk of:
Why Choose Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure? “Blood pressure management is 70% lifestyle and 30% medications,” Dr. Laffin says. | As with many benefits issues, the death of an American Red Cross retiree should be reported to the Benefits Service Center (BSC) by phone at 877-860-7526. Such a death may be reported by a spouse, family member, friend or legal representative of the deceased. The BSC representative will be able to assist with all benefits including pension, American Red Cross Savings Plan and medical benefits/life insurance as applicable. Read the full story and find other resources specifically for Red Cross Retirees on the |
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Important Information for American Red Cross Retirees
retiree helpline The RETIREE HELPLINE is a call-back service by ARCAN that assists American Red Cross retirees with questions about pensions, including those administered by the annuity companies, as well as retiree medical benefits, the ARC Savings Plan (401-k) and more. The Retiree Helpline also helps with ARCAN membership questions. The Retiree Helpline is staffed by Red Cross retiree/volunteers, called “Links”, who stay up to date on benefits and steer retirees in the right direction. Many callers will need to contact the American Red Cross Benefit Service Center (BSC) and/or one of the annuity companies to resolve their question or issue and Links will help them prepare for these calls. The Helpline is also a point of Connection for Red Cross retirees who often stay on the call with Links after getting the info they were seeking just because they enjoy talking with another Red Crosser; something Links enjoy as well. RETIREE HELPLINE | 202.303.8779 |
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