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Pentagon data hack exposes information of 3 million people

The breach affected 2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased individuals, the official said. The exposed information included Social Security numbers and details about the jobs held by military and civilian personnel. The nature of the information has raised concerns about the potential national security implications. The unauthorised access took…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Little-known Social Security perk offers relief to older Americans with kids

Most dependent children can receive benefit payments until they’re 16

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Expert Warns Supreme Court's New SAVE Ruling Could Be More Harmful Than It Appears

The Supreme Court has revived the modified SAVE voter-verification programme while an appeal continues, as Marc Elias points to a separate December case that could determine how the NVRA's 90-day rule applies.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

$500,000 in a 401(k) and $100,000 in Cash: Spending the Wrong One First Can Raise Your Medicare Premium Two Years Later

A retiree with $500,000 in a 401(k) and another $100,000 sitting in cash has more than a simple spending choice. Taking money from the 401(k) can increase taxable income, and that income can affect Medicare premiums two years later.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 27

The Raise Was $5,000 — Here’s How Much Might Actually Reach the Bank Account

A $5,000 raise sounds like an extra $416.67 a month, but that is not what most employees will see in their checking accounts. Federal income taxes, Social Security and Medicare taxes, state taxes, and workplace benefits can all reduce the increase. Depending on where you live and how your benefits…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 27

How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution math

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has changed the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as of September 17. This shift is expected to enroll one crore more workers into the social security net. Employees earning up to Rs 25,000 will now have a mandatory PF contribution of…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

FBI confirms ‘cybersecurity incident’ after reported hack compromised employee info

The FBI has acknowledged a cybersecurity breach involving the FBIJobs.gov portal, raising concerns over employee data security. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims to possess sensitive information about FBI personnel. Consequently, the bureau is conducting a thorough investigation to discover the breach's origin, whether it was an internal or external threat,…

The Times of India · Sep 27

What Happens to Social Security When Someone Is in the Hospital for Months?

A long hospital stay can turn a family’s finances upside down surprisingly quickly. Mortgage or rent payments continue, utilities still arrive, and someone may suddenly...

Saving Advice · Sep 26

New Social Security Bill Could Let Some Americans Claim Full Benefits at 60 Instead of 67

Representative Haley Stevens proposes a bill that would allow qualifying workers in physically demanding jobs to claim full Social Security benefits at age 60, subject to work-history requirements.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26

Americans Are Claiming Social Security Early Over Fears It Will Run Out. Here's What the Data Really Says

Social Security's retirement trust fund could be depleted in 2032, but ongoing income may cover 78% of scheduled benefits, affecting when Americans claim.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26