Public workers may receive reduced Social Security benefits. There’s growing support in Congress to change that
Social Security rules aim to make it so benefits reward all workers equally. There's growing support in Congress to revisit
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Social Security’s trust funds may run out in 2034. These changes may help
Social Security's funds may run out in the next decade, when 80% of benefits will be payable. Implementing certain changes
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Raising Social Security retirement age would hurt older workers in physically demanding jobs, report finds
Older workers in physically demanding jobs face unique retirement challenges. Policy safeguards may help improve their financial security, report finds.
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Covid stimulus checks caused some Social Security, SSI beneficiaries to lose benefits. Lawmakers are pressing for answers
Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries were supposed to get stimulus checks with no strings attached. Three U.S. senators say the opposite
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Social Security may affect workers differently in 2024. Here are 3 key things to keep in mind
In 2024, high earners may pay more Social Security taxes. Plus, working while receiving retirement benefits may have consequences. Here's
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Year-end tax strategies may affect how much retirees pay for Medicare. Here’s what to know
How much retirees pay for Medicare Part B premiums is based on their incomes. An income increase of just $1
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Medicare funding shortfall may be ‘life and death’ for millions of Americans, lawmaker says. Here’s why taxes are a sticking point
As the Medicare hospital insurance fund faces a 2031 depletion date, lawmakers are at odds over whether tax increases for
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Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view
OECD data suggests about 1 in 4 seniors in the U.S. are poor. Tweaking Social Security may be the best
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As the Social Security reform debate heats up on Capitol Hill, leaders debate if raising taxes is the answer
Social Security's trust funds will not be able to pay full benefits in the next decade if nothing changes. One
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