UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

Worried About Social Security in 2025? A Pro Financial Planner Shares Key Things To Know

In a recent podcast, Barbara Ginty reassured listeners that while Social Security isn't going away, it does face pressures that require thoughtful planning.

GOBankingRates · Jul 18, 2025

Trump Medicaid Cuts Hurting Rural Supporters Where They Live

Just over two years ago, the Biden administration provided about $11 billion in grants and loans for utility companies to provide low-cost clean energy to...

Saving Advice · Jun 25, 2025

Still Working At 69, Eligible For Social Security: Should He Keep Waiting Or Claim Now?

At 69, many Americans are thinking about slowing down, if they haven't already — but not everyone. One Reddit user recently shared that her husband, born in January 1956, is still working full time and loves his job. He's also the only one at his hospital who performs certain specialized…

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

Cost of mental healthcare stacking up on troubled youth

Steeply rising prices for mental healthcare appointments hurt young people the most, adding to the psychological burden while enduring a cost-of-living crisis.

AAP · Apr 14, 2025

Australian election called for 3 May – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025

Social Security Administration Reverses Some Identity Verification Plans After Backlash

Under the revised policy, which will take effect on April 14 (instead of the original March 31 date), individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will now be able to complete their applications over the phone, eliminating the need for an in-person visit.

International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025

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 agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

At a glance: the 2025 federal budget

What’s the theme? Many budget measures are aimed at easing cost of living. The headline announcement is tax cuts: everyone will get one, but not until July 1 2026. Other major spends are on Medicare, medicines and energy bill rebates. If this seems familiar, it’s because the government has already…

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

DOGE is flirting with the third rail of American politics — errors could lead to delayed or interrupted benefits, a former top Social Security staffer says

The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise raises concerns.

Fortune · Mar 16, 2025

AOC tears into Chuck Schumer’s ‘tremendous mistake’ in blistering CNN interview

‘I cannot urge enough how bad of an idea it is to empower and enable Donald Trump and Elon Musk in this moment’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025