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SOCIAL SECURITY


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After Trump's DOGE action, 300 million people's Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says

Read full article: After Trump's DOGE action, 300 million people's Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says

A whistleblower says more than 300 million Americans' Social Security data was put at risk after Department of Government Efficiency officials uploaded sensitive information to a cloud account not subject to oversight.

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The Latest: Bondi names DEA head โ€˜emergency police commissionerโ€™ amid Trumpโ€™s takeover of DC police

Read full article: The Latest: Bondi names DEA head โ€˜emergency police commissionerโ€™ amid Trumpโ€™s takeover of DC police

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Terry Cole, as Washingtonโ€™s โ€œemergency police commissioner."

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Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

Read full article: Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

President Franklin D.

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Ready to retire in 5 years? Hereโ€™s your checklist

Read full article: Ready to retire in 5 years? Hereโ€™s your checklist

Christine Benz, Morningstarโ€™s director of personal finance and retirement planning, recommends taking a preemptive approach as you get closer to retirement.

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Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not

Read full article: Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not

President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicansโ€™ mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits.

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You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

Read full article: You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

You just retired (or are about to).

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Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law

Read full article: Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law

The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Securityโ€™s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to closer projected depletion dates.

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Education Department says it will not garnish Social Security of student loan borrowers in default

Read full article: Education Department says it will not garnish Social Security of student loan borrowers in default

Borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans will no longer be at risk of having their Social Security benefits garnished, an Education Department spokesperson said Tuesday.

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More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Read full article: More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

A poll finds that as the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans, particularly Democrats, arenโ€™t confident the benefit will be available to them.

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Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

Read full article: Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiencyโ€™s access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.

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Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech

Read full article: Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech

Former President Joe Biden warns that President Donald Trump has โ€œtaken a hatchetโ€ to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans.

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Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say

Read full article: Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say

The Trump administration has moved to classify more than 6,000 living immigrants as dead.

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As DOGE rips through the federal government, Texans wonder what it means for them

Read full article: As DOGE rips through the federal government, Texans wonder what it means for them

Dozens of federal offices were expected to close in Texas, but the reality continues to shift.

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Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage

Read full article: Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage

The Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the โ€œmy Social Securityโ€ portal where recipients access their benefits.

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Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

Read full article: Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agencyโ€™s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office.

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Self-professed 'DOGE person' Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security

Read full article: Self-professed 'DOGE person' Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security

The nominee to lead the Social Security Administration has faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing about efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to shut down field offices and cut back on phone service.

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Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies

Read full article: Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Muskโ€™s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing peopleโ€™s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management.

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New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation

Read full article: New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation

New requirements that Social Security recipients go online or in person to a field office to access key benefits, instead of just making a phone call, will pose challenges for many people.

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DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now

Read full article: DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Muskโ€™s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems that hold personally identifiable data on millions of Americans.

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People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

Read full article: People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

The John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week disclosed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers.

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Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

Read full article: Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

The Social Security Administrationโ€™s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits.

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A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Read full article: A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Muskโ€™s Department of Government Efficiency.

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Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

Read full article: Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.

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Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE

Read full article: Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE

People across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social Security.

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Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Read full article: Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Muskโ€™s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems that hold sensitive data on millions of Americans.

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Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

Read full article: Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.

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Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Read full article: Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Muskโ€™s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.

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Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

Read full article: Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits.

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How to check if youโ€™re listed as deceased on credit history

Read full article: How to check if youโ€™re listed as deceased on credit history

There are many different reasons to stay on top of your credit report, but many people donโ€™t check to see if they have been mistakenly listed as deceased.

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New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

Read full article: New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are โ€œnot necessarily receiving benefits."

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Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

Read full article: Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

The Trump administration is falsely claiming tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security payments.

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Where US adults think the government is spending too much, according to AP-NORC polling

Read full article: Where US adults think the government is spending too much, according to AP-NORC polling

Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending.

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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Read full article: Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Senate has passed legislation to boost Social Security payments for millions of people.

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Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?

Read full article: Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate.

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Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

Read full article: Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people

The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people.

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How to bridge a retirement shortfall

Read full article: How to bridge a retirement shortfall

If you want to get yourself thoroughly depressed, spend a little time looking at statistics about Americansโ€™ retirement preparedness.

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What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits

Read full article: What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits

The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people.

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What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits

Read full article: What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits

The House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.

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What to know about this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Read full article: What to know about this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a 2.5% increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

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Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

Read full article: Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

Millions of retirees who receive Social Security benefits will see a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January.

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Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees

Read full article: Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees

Social Security recipients are expected to receive a smaller cost-of-living increase in January than in recent years as inflation moderates.

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Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost

Read full article: Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump's no-tax pledges and what they might cost

Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if heโ€™s elected to the White House again.

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In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care

Read full article: In South Texas congressional race, Monica De La Cruz and Michelle Vallejo spar over health care

The topic is playing a major role in one of Texasโ€™ only competitive congressional races this year as the competitors debate Medicare, abortion and expanding coverage.

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Ask Amy: How to check to see if your info is part of a data hack

Read full article: Ask Amy: How to check to see if your info is part of a data hack

Amy Davis explains how to check your private information and what to do to keep it safe.

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An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program

Read full article: An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program

A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court.

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No American dream? 1 in 4 retirees return to work due to financial struggles

Read full article: No American dream? 1 in 4 retirees return to work due to financial struggles

According to a new report by BadCredit.org, a financial education platform, 59% of retirees lack sufficient funds for retirement, with more than half forced to change their lifestyle due to financial hardship.

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Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

Read full article: Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

JD Vance repeatedly expressed alarm about declining birth rates as he launched his political career with a bid for the U.S. Senate in Ohio.

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Key senators reach agreement on spending levels for next year, setting up clash with House

Read full article: Key senators reach agreement on spending levels for next year, setting up clash with House

The Senate will pursue a spending increase next year of about 3.4% for defense and 2.7% increase for non-defense programs under a bipartisan agreement reached by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change

Read full article: For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change

States have for decades been using foster children's federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state services.

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The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it

Read full article: The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it

A bill to create a bipartisan commission that would tackle the nationโ€™s soaring debt and make policy recommendations to Congress has won approval from a House committee.

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What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Read full article: What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

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Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates

Read full article: Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates

The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3_2% increase in benefits next year โ€œwill help millions of people keep up with expenses."

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's

Read full article: Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's

Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday.

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Debt limit deal is in place, but budget deficit is still a multi-decade challenge for US government

Read full article: Debt limit deal is in place, but budget deficit is still a multi-decade challenge for US government

Even with new spending restraints included in the congressional debt limit deal, the U.S. governmentโ€™s deficits are still on course to keep climbing to record levels over the next few decades.

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Most oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts: AP-NORC poll

Read full article: Most oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts: AP-NORC poll

Americans are deeply opposed to cutting into Medicare or Social Security benefits, and most support raising taxes on the nationโ€™s highest earners to keep Medicare running as is.

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Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

Read full article: Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade

An annual report on Social Security and Medicare says the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions more young people are counting on will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade.

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Poll: Cut federal spending โ€” but not big-ticket programs

Read full article: Poll: Cut federal spending โ€” but not big-ticket programs

In the federal budget standoff, the majority of U.S. adults are asking lawmakers to pull off the impossible: Cut the overall size of government, but also devote more money to the most popular and expensive programs.

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Pence seeks 'common sense' Social Security, Medicare reform

Read full article: Pence seeks 'common sense' Social Security, Medicare reform

Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for โ€œcommon sense and compassionate solutionsโ€ to reform entitlement programs and the nationโ€™s debt burden.

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Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

Read full article: Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected.

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Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics

Read full article: Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics

It seems no one wants to cut Social Security or Medicare benefits.

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Sen. Rick Scott alters policy plan causing heartburn for GOP

Read full article: Sen. Rick Scott alters policy plan causing heartburn for GOP

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has amended a plan to overhaul how the federal government works after Democrats repeatedly seized on it to accuse Republicans of looking to cut Medicare and Social Security.

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CBO projects higher unemployment, slow exit from inflation

Read full article: CBO projects higher unemployment, slow exit from inflation

The Congressional Budget Office says it expects the U.S. economy to stagnate this year.

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In GOP-held Florida, Biden vows no cuts to Social Security

Read full article: In GOP-held Florida, Biden vows no cuts to Social Security

President Joe Biden is taking direct aim at Republicans who have floated cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

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Biden warns of GOP plans for Medicare, Social Security cuts

Read full article: Biden warns of GOP plans for Medicare, Social Security cuts

When President Joe Biden suggested that Republicans want to slash Medicare and Social Security it brought howls of protests from the GOP side of the aisle during the State of the Union address.

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Spending bill aids retirees, and boosts financial industry

Read full article: Spending bill aids retirees, and boosts financial industry

A section of the new $1.7 trillion spending bill from Congress has been billed as a dramatic step toward shoring up retirement accounts of millions of workers.

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Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults

Read full article: Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults

Higher prices throughout much of 2022 have taken their financial toll on older adults in particular.

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Social Security boost seen as unlikely to help Dems at polls

Read full article: Social Security boost seen as unlikely to help Dems at polls

The news that 70 million people will see an 8.7% boost in their Social Security checks next year came just weeks before Election Day, but it's unlikely to give Democrats the edge they're desperately seeking at the polls.

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How Social Security works and what to know about its future

Read full article: How Social Security works and what to know about its future

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a major increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment (or COLA) is added to Social Security payments.

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Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year

Read full article: Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year

Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023.

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Social Security boost will help millions of kids, too

Read full article: Social Security boost will help millions of kids, too

Itโ€™s not just old people who will get whatโ€™s expected to be the largest cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security benefits in 40 years.

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Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare

Read full article: Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare

A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs.

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Liam and Olivia once again dominate top baby names list

Read full article: Liam and Olivia once again dominate top baby names list

Olivia and Liam are once again Americaโ€™s most common baby names.

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Medicare urged to flex its power and slash back premium hike

Read full article: Medicare urged to flex its power and slash back premium hike

The head of a Senate panel that oversees Medicare says the Biden administration should cut back a hefty premium increase soon to hit millions of enrollees.

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EXPLAINER: Why Social Security COLA will jump next year

Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why Social Security COLA will jump next year

Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Securityโ€™s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.

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COVID recession pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

Read full article: COVID recession pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

The sharp shock of the coronavirus recession pushed Social Security a year closer to insolvency but left Medicareโ€™s exhaustion date unchanged, the government reported Tuesday.

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Taxes: Answers to top FAQs about Social Security income

Read full article: Taxes: Answers to top FAQs about Social Security income

Even for those of us who think we have some knowledge about anything tax related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

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Calculate the amount of your next stimulus check with this tool

Read full article: Calculate the amount of your next stimulus check with this tool

HOUSTON โ€“ Want to know how much youโ€™ll be getting on your next stimulus check? The Second Stimulus Check Calculator, created by Omni, calculates your upcoming check using your income taxes from 2019 (including your adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2019), the number of children in your household and your filing status. The calculator will be updated if there is any change to the $900 billion rescue package passed on Sunday. Most Americans will receive a $600 stimulus check under the new bill, while others will receive an extra $300 for each child dependent under age 17. To learn more about the calculator and requirements to receive your check, click here.

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Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

Read full article: Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

WASHINGTON โ€“ Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people. The economic fallout from the virus has reduced tax collections for Social Security and Medicare, likely worsening their long-term financial condition. The former vice president would raise Social Security taxes by applying the payroll tax to earnings above $400,000 a year. That amount generally increases, so at least some of any additional Social Security raise goes to health care premiums. That prompted Congress to pass recent election-year legislation that limits next yearโ€™s premium increase but gradually collects the full amount later on under a repayment mechanism.

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Hereโ€™s how to make those bogus social security calls stop

Read full article: Hereโ€™s how to make those bogus social security calls stop

HOUSTON โ€“ The coronavirus pandemic shut down a lot of operations, but there is actually one we all wanted to go away: those scam calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. If you do call, they will attempt to get you to โ€œverifyโ€ or โ€œconfirmโ€ your social security number. Donโ€™t ever give your social security number to anyone by phone, not even the last four digits. The Social Security Administration will never call you and threaten you with arrest or any other kind of legal action. The Social Security Office of the Inspector General has set up a complaint form to collect information on the calls.

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Trump administration allows deferral of Social Security tax

Read full article: Trump administration allows deferral of Social Security tax

It allows employers to offer their workers a temporary deferral of the 6.2% payroll tax employees pay into the Social Security Trust Fund for the rest of this year. Regardless of the practical impact of Treasurys action, it appears Social Security will be thrust into the election maelstrom. Trump has also teased that if hes reelected he would press for a permanent cut in Social Security taxes. As a candidate in 2016, Trump promised not to cut Social Security and Medicare, and Democrats say he has now abandoned that promise. Administration officials say any legislation would repay the Social Security Trust Fund as well.

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Coronavirus pandemic may cause Social Security benefits to dry up even sooner, new model suggests

Read full article: Coronavirus pandemic may cause Social Security benefits to dry up even sooner, new model suggests

HOUSTON โ€“ The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently released updated data outlining when it believes the trust funds โ€” which help ensure thereโ€™s enough money to pay full benefits โ€” will run dry. The same day the Social Security Board of Trustees released that information, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) released its own projections. RELATED: Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before virusWhichever year it ends up being, that year is coming soon and if nothing changes, there will come a time when Social Security recipientsโ€™ benefits will have to be cut. Unemployment : With more than 30 million people out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, a huge chunk of the population is paying less into Social Security. โ€œSocial Security recipients pay taxes on their benefits if their incomes exceed $25,000 ($32,000 for a couple filing jointly).

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When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?

Read full article: When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?

Previous stimulus payments in 2001 and 2008 have been delivered by both direct deposit and checks in the mail, but mobile payment services like Venmo want to play a role this time. The IRS will use your 2019 tax return, if you've already filed it, or your 2018 return to calculate the amount of your payment. Even those who don't normally need to file a tax return may have to in order to receive their payment. Social Security recipients will automatically receive stimulus payThe Treasury Department, clearing up confusion, said Wednesday that Social Security recipients will not have to file a tax return in order to receive the economic stimulus payments the government is preparing to send out. Those who do not receive their Social Security benefits via direct deposit will be sent a paper check.

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Social Security recipients can expect a stimulus check

Read full article: Social Security recipients can expect a stimulus check

U.S. citizens who receive Social Security benefits can expect to get a stimulus check, according to many reports. โ€œThe proposed bill includes language that allows Americans receiving Social Securityโ€”many of whom are retired and donโ€™t file taxesโ€”to obtain direct financial assistance through the coronavirus stimulus package,โ€ according to Fortune Magazine. To determine their rebate, beneficiariesโ€™ data will be accessed by the government through the Social Security Administration, Fortune Magazine reports. Under the $2 trillion stimulus package, those who qualify will receive the following amounts:$1,200 for a single adult who did not make more than $75,000, according to their filed 2019 taxes. $2,400 for a married couple who filed jointly and did not make more than 150,000, according to their 2019 taxes.

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3 Social Security myths that could be costing you thousands of dollars

Read full article: 3 Social Security myths that could be costing you thousands of dollars

HOUSTON โ€“ If you plan to rely on your Social Security benefits to get by after retirement, you will likely not have enough to pay your monthly expenses. Making matters worse, there are several Social Security myths that are costing older Americans thousands of dollars in lost benefits. 1:You need their social security benefits now because when you are retirement age, the Social Security system will be dried up. 2:You should take your Social Security benefit early and invest the money each month so that when you need it, you will have earned more. You can also work with a Social Security certified financial consultant to put together a Social Security analysis using your benefit and income information.

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Social Security & Tax Breaks

Read full article: Social Security & Tax Breaks

Figuring out what you owe can be complicated, here is some information to understand what is taxable under Social Security. Social Security is taxable at three different levels, based upon how much other income you have and your income tax filing status. This is 50% of your household Social Security benefits plus all of your other taxable income, plus any tax-free income. These breakpoints are the same if your filing status is Married Filing Separately and the couple does not live together during the tax year. If your Provisional Income (defined above) is less than the first breakpoint based on your filing status, then none of your Social Security is taxable.

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Helpful phone numbers for Health Care Reform questions

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Helpful phone numbers for Health Care Reform questionsPublished: September 30, 2013, 7:11 pmHOUSTON โ€“ Here are some helpful phone numbers to get your Health Care Reform questions answered: Health Insurance Marketplace: 800-318-2596 Medicare 800-633-4227 Medicaid 866-762-2237 Social Security 800-772-1213 SHOP for small business owners 800-706-7893 Check out our full coverage in our Health Care Reform section by clicking here. Copyright 2013 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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