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Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year. Here's how it would work.

Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.

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Food stamps, credit card debt: Record high inflation forces some older Americans to make tough financial choices

Older Americans who rely on Social Security for income have been forced to make some tough financial choices amid record high prices.

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Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year. Here's how it would work.

Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.

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These 10 states have been hit hardest by Social Security staffing cuts, contributing to long waits for customer service

New data shows which states have been hit hardest with regard to Social Security staff losses and declines in disability services.

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Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and other Democrats want to pay retirees an additional $2,400 in their Social Security checks — by raising taxes on the richest Americans

The plan is very unlikely to draw GOP support, given their resistance to tax increases to pay for expansions of benefit programs.

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Sanders, Warren propose bill to extend Social Security's solvency for 75 years, increase benefits by $2,400 per year

A new Democratic plan calls for repairing Social Security's trust funds by raising taxes on the wealthy, while also making benefits more generous.

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Uvalde survivor and victim's parents deliver emotional testimony at House hearing on gun violence

Miah Cerrillo, a 4th grader at Robb Elementary School, recalled smearing herself in a classmate's blood to appear as if she were dead.

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Here are the changes Americans are willing to make to fix Social Security, survey finds

Time is ticking as to how long Social Security will be able to pay full benefits. A new survey lets voters decide how they would fix the program.

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Ready to buy muni bonds again? Consider this hidden tax before piling in

If you're buying municipal bonds, the interest may trigger higher Medicare premiums. Here's what to know before piling in.

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Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare

A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs.

Watchdog opens probe into huge Social Security fines to poor, disabled

An independent watchdog this week opened a broad investigation into Social Security Inspector General Gail Ennis and her office following a Washington Post report that revealed massive penalties an anti-fraud program has imposed on disabled and elderly people.

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Your Social Security check might be taxed. Here's how that could change

It may come as a surprise that your Social Security income may be taxed. Here's how those levies work, and how Congress may change them with future reform.

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Is a Recession Coming? Beware of This Indicator

Unemployment claims might not be a reliable measure of actual layoffs.

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Struggling to pay your bills in retirement? These resources can help

Many Americans retire without enough savings. These resources can help them make ends meet.

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Here's one way Social Security could better address life expectancy for couples

A spouse's death can cause a devastating loss of income for their partner. Social Security benefits may be adjusted to help pare those losses, research finds.

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Liam and Olivia once again dominate top baby names list

Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most common baby names.

Op-ed: Money decisions by women will shape the future for the U.S.

As women begin to control ever more of household assets in the U.S., financial services firms must adapt to find betters ways to meet female clients' needs.

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Bipartisan bill aims to update rules for federal benefits for elderly, disabled

Supplemental Security Income benefits for the disabled, blind and elderly have strict asset limits. Now, two senators want to raise those caps.

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Wages up to $147,000 are currently taxed for Social Security. How that could change

Making higher earners pay more into Social Security is a popular idea with many Americans. Here's how such a change could work.

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Just 1% of people aced this quiz on Social Security retirement benefits. Why you should test your knowledge before you claim

Deciding when to start receiving monthly Social Security checks is a time sensitive, high stakes decision. Why what you don't know can hurt you.

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Supreme Court decision may hurt Puerto Rico residents who need access to federal disability program, expert says

Efforts to expand Supplemental Security Income benefits to U.S. territories suffered a setback on Thursday.

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As inflation continues to squeeze Americans, here are 3 ways retirees can cope with higher prices

Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in March from a year ago. Here's how retirees can cope with higher prices amid rising inflation.

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People who live on these government benefits live close to the federal poverty level. How reform could change that

Supplemental Security Income benefits place strict restrictions on what people can earn. Changing those rules could help lift beneficiaries' incomes.

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Sen. Mitt Romney suggests he'd back cutting retirement benefits for younger Americans

Romney appears to be open to making it harder for Gen Z and millennials to retire down the road. He wants to address the national debt.

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These Social Security scams will try to steal your savings. Here's what to watch out for

Fraudsters prey on fear to get people to cough up money. Here's what to watch out for and how you can help stop these schemes.

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New York City will stop collecting Social Security money from children in foster care

New York City officials announced the city will no longer take all Social Security checks from children to pay for foster care. Last year NPR and The Marshall Project investigated the common practice.

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Ask Rusty – I’m Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security

Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really don't know how to retire when it's time.

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How Are Those Retirement Plans Going Now?

The economy keeps getting more volatile, but it’s not all bad. You just may need a different attitude about working in your golden years.

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Minnesota needs to end tax on Social Security: Letter

We count on Social Security, to which we have contributed since we started our careers, only to have it taxed

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Rick Scott walks away. Then McConnell dresses him down.

It was diplomatic from McConnell. But it was still brutal.

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Today in History for February 27th

Highlights of this day in history: Germany's Reichstag burns, giving the Nazis under Adolf Hitler a pretext to seize absolute power; A cease-fire ends the Persian Gulf War; Actress Elizabeth Taylor born; Children's TV host Fred Rogers dies. (Feb. 27)

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Storm dumps snow across Colorado

A storm heading east dropped snow across wide swaths of Colorado on Feb. 16.

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Education Department suspends seizure of tax refunds, Social Security for overdue student loans until November

The federal government can seize certain payments to satisfy delinquent debts. The U.S. Department of Education suspended the practice until after Nov. 1.

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Social Security may be a ‘treasure trove’ of wealth for you and your family. But first you have to navigate some complex rules

There are thousands of claiming rules for Social Security. Knowing the ins and outs for your situation can help make your whole family wealthier.

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66-year-old retiree who left the U.S. for Mexico: 'Here's what you can buy here for $5 or less'

In Mexico, retiree and American expat Janet Blaser lives an affordable lifestyle, where she spends less than $160 on eating out and shopping. From groceries to transportation to fun activities, here's what $5 or less can get you in Mazatlán, Mexico.

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A Harvard-trained economist says 'early retirement is one of the worst money mistakes'—here's why you'll 'regret' it

For most Americans, retiring early is one of the worst financial mistakes that they'll end up regretting, according to a Harvard economist. The reason, he says, is simple: People are bad at saving money.

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Regretting That Early Retirement? I’ve Got Bad News.

Many older workers were forced off the job during the pandemic. Here’s what they need to know before going back.

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The Social Security Retirement Age Increases in 2022

While you can start Social Security payments at age 62, your monthly checks are reduced if you begin collecting benefits at this age. To claim your full benefit, you need to sign up for Social Security at your full retirement age, which varies by birth year.

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Divorced? You can collect Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse. Here's how

You may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. But you have to reach a key anniversary date before you're eligible.

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Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustments spark debate about the appropriate measurement used

Some lawmakers and Social Security advocates are hoping to change the way the program's annual cost-of-living adjustments are calculated.

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Latin America’s New Economic Model May Emerge in Chile

Once the region’s no-frills, free-market poster child, Chile needs more government spending, not less, to sustain its growth trajectory.

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Karen Ferguson, founder of pension watchdog group, dies at 80

She founded the Pension Rights Center to monitor corporate pension funds and helped draft legislation to protect retirees.

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Here's how much investing an extra $1,000 per month will equal for retirement, broken down by age

Investing $1,000 per month until you retire could maybe make you a millionaire if you begin saving early. Here's a case study.

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How record Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be impacted by high inflation, Medicare premiums

Retirees who are already contending with higher prices for food and health care may not cheer when they receive their Social Security checks in January.

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Medicare urged to flex its power and slash back premium hike

The head of a Senate panel that oversees Medicare says the Biden administration should cut back a hefty premium increase soon to hit millions of enrollees.

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1 in 5 Americans are saving less for retirement due to Covid

The pandemic set some retirement savers back. Still, others have been able to put even more money aside.

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'The time for procrastination is over.' How one Democratic lawmaker wants to fix Social Security

A Congressional bill aims to boost Social Security benefits through higher payroll taxes for the wealthy. Here's a rundown of the plan.

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How much you can expect to get from Social Security if you make $30,000, $35,000 or $40,000 per year

The size of your Social Security checks will be based on your previous income, the year you were born and the age when you start receiving benefits.

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Counting Calories Helps Your Retirement Account, Too

A healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to protect retirement savings.

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Northrop Grumman Cygnus departs from Space Station

Northrop Grumman's uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Saturday, more than three months after delivering nearly 8,000 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, and other cargo.(Nov. 20)

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If you don’t get a 6% raise, are you taking a pay cut due to inflation? Here’s what experts say

The Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, is up 6.2% from a year ago. Still, getting a raise under 6% doesn't always mean you're taking a pay cut.

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Nearly half of all Americans expect to retire in debt, survey finds

Carrying some debt in retirement isn't necessarily bad if it doesn't put a financial strain on your retirement income. Credit cards pose a bigger challenge.

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How inflation, Medicare and taxes could eat away at your Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2022

Social Security benefits are poised to get their biggest increase in decades next year. But those monthly checks may not go as far.

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EXPLAINER: Why Social Security COLA will jump next year

Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.

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COVID recession pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

The sharp shock of the coronavirus recession pushed Social Security a year closer to insolvency but left Medicare’s exhaustion date unchanged, the government reported Tuesday.

Experts break down information about child tax credits

Millions of families across the nation are seeing the child tax credits hit their bank accounts Thursday.

Taxes: Answers to top FAQs about Social Security income

Even for those of us who think we have some knowledge about anything tax related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

WASHINGTON – Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people. The economic fallout from the virus has reduced tax collections for Social Security and Medicare, likely worsening their long-term financial condition. The former vice president would raise Social Security taxes by applying the payroll tax to earnings above $400,000 a year. That amount generally increases, so at least some of any additional Social Security raise goes to health care premiums. That prompted Congress to pass recent election-year legislation that limits next year’s premium increase but gradually collects the full amount later on under a repayment mechanism.

Social security recipients will NOT need to file a tax return to get a stimulus check

ROANOKE, VA. – The IRS has reversed its decision requiring those on social security to file tax returns in order to receive a stimulus check. Now, they will not have to file a return to receive the money the government is sending out automatically to most people. “We want to make sure these direct deposit payments to Virginians get out with the least amount of bureaucracy as possible. The idea that folks on social security were going to have to go through and file a form made no sense,” said Warner. Social security recipients with direct deposit will have the money automatically deposited into their accounts, others will be mailed a check.

Scammers pose as Medicare, offering 'free' DNA kits to seniors

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. - The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is warning seniors to watch out for a potential government imposter scam. The Federal Trade Commission has received reports of callers claiming to be from Medicare asking people for their Social Security numbers, Medicare numbers and other personal information in exchange for "free" DNA testing kits. Companies are targeting people at senior centers, housing complexes and other community locations to promote "free" genetic testing, cancer screenings or DNA testing. In this scam, the targeted seniors are told that these tests will be covered by Medicare. The FTC is reminding consumers that Medicare does not market DNA testing kits to the general public.

FTC reports sharp increase in phone scams

Americans have forfeited at least $450 million this way to government impostor scams since 2014, the FTC said and that only counts the victims regulators know about. Government impostors became the number one source of FTC complaints and now account for the lion's share of impostor scams overall. "Toward the fall, we started to see these scams really, really pick up." Thousands of consumers who reported the scam this year told the FTC they lost money. Last week, the FTC, Justice Department, and various states and local authorities brought nearly 100 cases against alleged robocallers.

Social Security & Tax Breaks

Figuring out what you owe can be complicated, here is some information to understand what is taxable under Social Security. Social Security is taxable at three different levels, based upon how much other income you have and your income tax filing status. This is 50% of your household Social Security benefits plus all of your other taxable income, plus any tax-free income. These breakpoints are the same if your filing status is Married Filing Separately and the couple does not live together during the tax year. If your Provisional Income (defined above) is less than the first breakpoint based on your filing status, then none of your Social Security is taxable.

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