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Another change to Social Security Rules

The rules regarding Social Security overpayment have changed again. Until 2024 100% of a recipient’s benefit was held back until the overpayment was recovered. That left some retirees with no income, which was highly criticized. In 2024 the amount was…

Planning for Social Security in your 40’s

When you are in your 40’s Social Security is not the first thing on your mind. You may not even be thinking about retirement yet. There are a few important things about Social Security to hold in the back of…

2026 COLA Predictions

Although the official announcement is months away, we continue to see COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) predictions. Experts started with a prediction of 2.1 % which gradually increased to 2.4% in April. There is some disagreement about how the COLA…

It’s Social Security’s 90th year, Lets Look at some Data

Few government programs touch as many people as Social Security. A 2024 Pew Research Center survey found that 79% if U.S. adults said Social Security benefits should not be touched. This is a view shared by a wide range of…

Will Social Security Taxes Increase?

With the prospect of the Social Security Trust Fund running out of funds by 2035 some are concerned about a Social Security Tax Increase. There are several options to be considered to keep Social Security solvent and raising the tax…

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 was reintroduced by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Mark Warner on May 20, 2025. The bill if passed will establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under…

Is COLA Affected by Tariffs?

The yearly Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is calculated based on inflation for the third quarter of the year compared to the third quarter of the previous year. Sean Williams for The Motley Fool looks into whether or not President…

Experts Weigh in on the State of Social Security

Social Security is not going away. However, if no changes are made, the combined Old Age, Survivors, and Disability trust funds are projected to be depleted by 2035. This is expected to necessitate a 20 – 25% decrease in benefits.…

Discussion of $4000.00 tax deduction included in “Big Beautiful Bill”

Republicans are using the budget reconciliation process to pass the bill. This lowers the Senate’s threshold for passage from 60 votes to 51 for some fiscal legislation. Supposedly, the reconciliation process forbids direct changes to Social Security; consequently, there’s quite…

Overpayment withholding rate changed again

A short time ago the withholding rate for Social Security overpayments was 10% of your benefit. Then it changed back to it’s original amount of 100%. Now Social Security information says it is going to be 50%. The return of…

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