President Biden To Increase Taxes On Wealthy For Social Security President Biden's proposal addresses Social Security solvency by redistributing contributions more equitably to ensure program sustainability. Top News · Jun 28, 2024
Social Security And Medicare Face Looming Fiscal Challenges Biden and Trump discuss Social Security and Medicare future during recent debate. Top News · Jun 28, 2024
America Is in a Debt Crisis. Will Trump or Biden Address It at the Debate? The candidate who grasps the gravity of this situation and proposes concrete steps to address it will demonstrate the leadership our nation now desperately needs. The stakes couldn't be higher. Reason · Jun 27, 2024
'I Don't Support Mandates From Government': John Stossel Interviews Libertarian Presidential Nominee Chase Oliver The candidate makes the case against the two-party system. Reason · Jun 26, 2024
Why one 69-year-old woman initiated a 'gray divorce' “Even if you give up the house and the easy chair with the shape of your butt, it’s so comforting.” Fortune · Jun 25, 2024
US social security will no longer deny disability claims based on ability to work outdated jobs Agency used list which included jobs such as nut sorter and microfilm processor and has not been updated since 1991 The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2024
The national debt is over $34 trillion. It’s time to tell the truth about the U.S. government’s finances The U.S. government will pay close to $900 billion this year just in interest payments on the national debt. Fortune · Jun 24, 2024
US Senior Desperate For A Job 'Doesn't Even Have $1 In Her Wallet' — How The 25X Rule Can Help You Save For Retirement The 25x rule helps estimate retirement savings needed and works with the 4% rule, suggesting a safe withdrawal rate to avoid running out of money over time. International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2024
India’s gig workers remain undocumented, unprotected Savita* was shocked to discover that her Urban Company ID had been blocked in February 2023 because she did not meet the monthly target of 40 clients. “My mother-in-law passed away and I took a break of one month from work. I was left without any means of income,” the… Newslaundry · Jun 24, 2024
Put the security back into social security Letter: Ruth Lister on the punitive sanctions and overreliance on means testing that has led to this ‘age of insecurity’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
Taking Social Security? Six Questions to Ask Before You Act Ask these six questions before taking Social Security if you're trying to figure out the right timing. Kiplinger · Jun 22, 2024
The Social Security Conundrum: Take It Now, or Wait Till 70? Yes, delaying Social Security means a bigger benefit. But when deciding whether it's worth the wait, take stock of these pros and cons. You might be surprised. Kiplinger · Jun 22, 2024
Jamie Dimon believes U.S. public debt is the ‘most predictable crisis’ the economy faces—and yet in just 3 months America has added $2.1 trillion to its tab Debt held by the public will rise from 99% of GDP this year to 122% by 2034—surpassing its previous high of 106% in 1946 at the end of the Second World War. Fortune · Jun 21, 2024
How the UK’s social security system stopped tackling poverty The cost of living is the most important issue for many voters this election. It’s no surprise why. In 2022, nearly 4 million people in the UK experienced destitution, meaning they could not meet their basic physical needs such as having enough to eat and staying warm. The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024
Kiplinger · Jun 20, 2024 Annuities and Tax Planning Boost Retirement Income and More Smart planning takes advantage of the tax benefits of lifetime income protection through annuities. But wait — there’s more.
Kiplinger · Jun 19, 2024 Tax-Smart Strategies for Account Withdrawals Understanding the best way to tap your IRAs and other accounts can help you preserve your savings and lower your tax bill.
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024 Social Security Confirms No $600 Increase Until 2025, Warns of Scams "Reports of a $600 payment increase are FALSE, please be aware and don't fall for this stunt," Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley said in a news release.
Kiplinger · Jun 19, 2024 How IRAs Impact Social Security Do your traditional IRA distributions count as income that could lower your Social Security benefits? It depends.
Latin Times · Jun 18, 2024 Scams are increasingly targeting seniors: here are some of the most popular ones and how to prevent them Latinos in the U.S. had the highest labor force participation among seniors, making them increasingly vulnerable of a variety of scams
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024 Modern-day outlaws, ‘sovereign citizens’ threaten the rule of law In May 2024, an Oklahoma man was arrested and charged with kidnapping and murdering two women, becoming the fifth member of an anti-government group called “God’s Misfits” to face such charges.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 The Guardian view on social security: Labour must face the harm caused by benefit cuts Editorial: A huge gap has opened up between pensions and working-age benefits, and millions of children are paying the price
Kiplinger · Jun 16, 2024 IRA vs Roth vs 401(k): Which Do You Pick? All offer great tax breaks as you save for retirement. In addition, there are 403(b), SEP and SIMPLE plans and more. But don't worry. It’s hard to go wrong.
Top News · Jun 15, 2024 White House Criticizes Republicans Over 'Maganomics' And Tariffs Plan White House criticizes GOP's 'MAGAnomics' and Trump's tariffs, while Biden focuses on protecting Medicare, Social Security, and reducing the deficit.
Latin Times · Jun 14, 2024 These are the states with the lowest cost of living for older couples on Social Security A ranking by GoBankingRates listed the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living for older adults.
Kiplinger · Jun 13, 2024 The Average 401(k) Balance by Age in 2026: Savings Rates Hit a Record — Are You Keeping Up? How did your 401(k) balance and savings rate rank vs savers your age in the first quarter of 2026? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.