BIZARRE: 170 - What They Never Told You

Social Security advocates are ringing alarm bells about Elon Musk and DOGE

“We cannot risk the catastrophic consequences should this very personal data fall into the wrong hands.”

Fortune · Feb 25, 2025

How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts

Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump’s tax cut pledge will make Musk’s aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

Social Security Confirms $1,580 Monthly Average SSDI Payments: Here's How To Speed Up the Claims Process

Over 8 million Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance to support their households due to their inability to work.

International Business Times UK · Feb 25, 2025

How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them

From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.

Kiplinger · Feb 23, 2025

Scottish Labour refuse to rule out benefit cuts if they win 2026 Holyrood election

LABOUR have refused to rule out making cuts to devolved benefits if the party wins power at next May’s Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025

Social Security Administration Appoints Leland Dudek As Acting Commissioner

Newly appointed acting commissioner at SSA focuses on transparency, security, and efficiency in agency operations.

Top News · Feb 22, 2025

Are You a Baby Boomer With $500,000 or Less Saved for Retirement?

Here are seven ideas Baby Boomers can consider to help make the most of their financial resources for retirement.

Kiplinger · Feb 22, 2025

Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net

While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.

Kiplinger · Feb 22, 2025

Four Ways to Financially Embrace the Year of the Wood Snake

In the Year of the Wood Snake, consider looking to the snake's traits of being strategic, cunning and alert to help guide your finances this year.

Kiplinger · Feb 22, 2025

No Injunction in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Today's opinion is here. I'm on the run, and can't add more right now, but I thought I'd pass it… The post No Injunction in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 22, 2025