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Newsflash–National Social Security Month is Back, While Concerns Continue
Amid intense criticism relating to the DOGE-driven changes to the Social Security Administration’s operating environment, the Trump Administration has announced the reinstatement of the month of April as National Social Security Month. In a post today on newsweek.com, reporter Aliss…
Perspectives on the Taxation of Social Security Benefits
President Trump has led the most recent charge to rescue Social Security beneficiaries from the pain of income tax assessments, but that’s certainly not the first time the thought has emerged. Through the years, many have argued that including a…
No, the end of Social Security is not foreseen…but there is rough water ahead.
A literary comment often attributed to Mark Twain pretty much sums up the theme of many media articles about Social Security. You’ve probably heard it: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” So goes the popular notion that Social…
Wishing You a Happy Easter!
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Taxation of Social Security Benefits
The guidelines regarding the income levels that tax Social Security benefits have remained unchanged for decades. As COLA increases income, more and more retirees will have to pay tax on their benefits. President Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social…
Should Social Security look more like Australia’s Retirement Plan?
There are numerous ideas circulating about reforming Social Security. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink suggests examining how Australia approaches it. Employers contribute 11.5% of each employee’s salary to their “superannuation” account. Employees have the option to contribute. Employees decide how their…
Reflections on Joe Biden’s First Post-Presidency Speech
Former President Joe Biden took to the stage in Chicago at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled on April 15th. In his first speech since leaving office he railed against the Trump administration’s handling of…
Removing Social Security from Taxable Income could Affect Insolvency Date
The Social Security Trust Fund is due to run dry in the mid-2030s. This situation has already been exacerbated by the passage of the Fairness Act in January 2025, which moved the insolvency date up six months. President Trump would…
SSA Making Processing Claims Safer
Social Security recently announced required in person identity proof for those applying by telephone. There was such a reaction from the public, especially concerning elderly or disabled persons difficulty in getting to an office, that the policy has been modified…
Declining mortality rates do not bode well for Social Security
“Mortality rates are declining, and living beyond 90 is in reach for many, as medical advancements have made it possible to live longer than ever before.” That statement is the key thrust of this Fortune magazine article about how changing demographics are…