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Will consider granting permanent commission to women officers: Indian Coast Guard to SC

The Indian Coast Guard is contemplating the issuance of permanent commissions to its female officers, in line with Supreme Court directives and favorable reports on vigilance clearances. Notably, officer Priyanka Tyagi among others will be assessed for lifelong service roles. With the Supreme Court advocating for equal opportunities, a decision…

The Economic Times

7 Social Security Numbers Retirees Should Know Before 2027 COLA Season Begins

Fall brings an annual guessing game for millions of retirees: How much will Social Security checks increase next year? The official 2027 Social Security COLA...

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DTA overhauls tech contracting rules as single supplier claims $3b federal haul

Data#3 scores record government deals under VSA6.

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Elon Musk Reportedly Texted About 'Anomaly in the Matrix' Before 2024 US Election, Film Reveals

A new documentary by Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk's cryptic messages about 'anomalies' and 'lasers in space,' alongside his substantial political spending during the 2024 US election cycle

International Business Times UK

70-year-old woman's Social Security check suddenly falls to $2,700; told to repay $35,000 within 30 days or face 50% benefit cut

A woman in her 70s was shocked when her Social Security payment dropped to about $2,700 a month and the SSA told her to repay $35,000 in alleged overpayments within 30 days. The case highlights how Social Security overpayments can leave beneficiaries facing sudden financial hardship and steep benefit cuts.

The Economic Times

Some Widows and Divorced Spouses Can Now Get More From Social Security — Here’s Who Qualifies

Some widows, widowers, and divorced spouses are receiving Social Security benefits they couldn’t have collected (or couldn’t collect in full) under rules that existed just...

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Social Security Just Added 14 Conditions to Its Fast-Track Disability List—Here’s What Families Should Know

Social Security just expanded its fast-track disability program, adding 14 serious medical conditions to the Compassionate Allowances list. The change matters because families dealing with devastating or extremely rare diagnoses often cannot afford to wait around while paperwork moves from one desk to another.

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8 Things About Social Security That Don’t Work the Way Most People Think

Social Security sounds straightforward: you work, pay taxes, retire, and receive a monthly check. Then you start digging into the rules and discover that working...

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What You Can Do if Your Social Security Contributions Fall Short

Failing to reach Social Security's 40-credit requirement doesn't mean your tax contributions are lost. Here are some options to help you secure benefits.

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Social Security September 2026 Payment Dates: Here's Exactly When Your Money Will Arrive

The Social Security Administration has released the 2026 payment calendar, detailing when beneficiaries can expect their payments in September based on their birth dates and benefit type.

International Business Times UK

Blind Man Told He Wasn't Entitled to Benefits for 5 Years: SSA Could Demand $72K Back

A legally blind SSDI recipient is appealing an SSA decision that could result in a $72,000 overpayment, raising questions about disability work rules and appeals.

International Business Times UK

Your Social Security Check Arrives Every Month. Who Could Access That Money If You Were Hospitalized Tomorrow?

Most retirees know exactly when their Social Security payment reaches the bank, but fewer have considered what would happen if they suddenly couldn’t manage that...

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Social Security September 2026 payments: Millions of Americans to receive direct deposit in their bank accounts soon. Check date, amount, eligibility and more

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments in September. The first payments are scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, when Supplemental Security Income recipients are due to receive their monthly benefit. Here’s the complete September payment schedule, how much eligible recipients could receive, who qualifies for…

The Economic Times

500,000 US Retirees See Social Security Cheques Cut Each Year Because of This Little-Known Rule

The retirement earnings test could lead to Social Security benefit garnishment for those working between ages 62 and the full retirement age of 67, and earning above the annual threshold of $24,480.

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Could Your Social Security Check Drop by $500 a Month? These States Face the Biggest Losses

A $500 monthly cut would mean finding another $6,000 every year for groceries, utilities, insurance, housing, and healthcare, which is an enormous adjustment for someone...

International Business Times UK

Social Security 2027 COLA: Official Announcement Date, Prediction Projections and Increase Details

Millions of Social Security recipients will learn their official 2027 COLA on 14 October, with The Senior Citizens League currently projecting a 3.6% increase as inflation remains elevated.

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Social Security Paid $17 Billion in Retroactive Benefits — Here’s Who Got the Money

Imagine checking your bank account and finding thousands of dollars from Social Security that you were previously told you could not receive. That became reality...

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Think Social Security Guarantees a Minimum Monthly Check? Here’s How It Really Works

It is easy to assume Social Security works like a pension with a guaranteed minimum monthly check: work long enough to qualify, retire, and receive...

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6 Expenses That Can Suddenly Cost More After One Spouse Dies

Losing a spouse can transform a household budget in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. Some expenses disappear, but the mortgage, property taxes, utilities, insurance, and...

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The Social Security Question Married Couples Should Answer Before Either Spouse Claims

For married couples, deciding when to claim Social Security should rarely be treated as two completely separate decisions. One spouse may want benefits at 62...

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The Social Security Rule Divorced Retirees Often Discover Too Late

Divorce may end a marriage, but it doesn’t necessarily erase the Social Security benefits connected to an ex-spouse’s work history. In fact, some divorced retirees...

International Business Times UK

Which 14 New Health Conditions Were Added to the Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program?

The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowances program with 14 new severely disabling medical conditions, offering a critical fast-track pathway for financial assistance.

The Independent UK

When is the next total solar eclipse and where can I see it?

A solar eclipse over six minutes long is set to occur next summer

The Independent UK

The 14 conditions Social Security has added to disability fast-track list

Several rare cancers and genetic disorders are being added to the list, bringing the total number of conditions on the CAL to 314

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Social Security Has a “Do-Over” Rule — But Retirees Have a Limited Window to Use It

Claiming Social Security can feel like one of those financial decisions that becomes permanent the moment you make it. Maybe you claimed at 62 because...

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