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Beware of Scams
By Lizbeth Portalatin-Perez for SSA Talks on December 2,22024 A Social Security Matters blog features how to recognize and report scams. Kate Kleinert tells her personal story as a warning to others. Also included is commentary from Rebecca Rose, a…
An Interesting View of Universal Basic Income
By John Tammy on December 3, 2024 for Forbes One author’s take on the relationship between Social Security and Universal Basic Income. For the most part, UBI is seen as a bad thing, not because people may decrease work, but…
Alternatives to Social Security “Fearmongering”
by Jeannine Mancini for Benzinga on December 2, 2024 People tend to panic over headlines dramatically pointing out that Social Security is potentially running out of money. Instead of worrying about a worst-case scenario, how about focusing on making better…
About Social Security Cuts
By Maruie Backman on November 30, 2024 for The Motley Fool Everyone knows Social Security is in financial trouble. The trust fund will run dry in about 10 years without changes to the program. Instead of focusing on cuts it…
Whatever Happened to HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act?
Aris Folley for The Hill on December 1, 2024 This legislation has been passed by the House through a discharge petition. There is some disagreement in the Senate, whether it is better to reform the WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision) and…
When to Expect Social Security Payments this December
By Suzanne Blake for Newsweek on December 2, 20024 Social Security payment dates vary depending on whether you are receiving retirement benefits, survivor benefits, or Supplemental Security Income. Holidays can also have an impact. For example, SSI recipients got their…
Trump tax cuts & Social Security
Laurel Wamsley of NPR examines Donald Trump’s pledges to do away with taxes on tips and Social Security as well as making his 2017 cuts permanent. First, only about 2.5% of all employed workers receive tips, and more than a third of…
Social Security– Vital Program For All
This FORBES piece by Mike Sylvester describes Social Security as the cornerstone of all U.S. safety net programs. Benefits account for approximately 30% of the income for individuals aged 65+ which is in line with the original intent. However, there…
Attention Retirees: Big Medicare Deadline Coming Up
Since many seniors live mostly on Social Security with the average recipient collecting just $1,924 per month, it’s important to make sure that money goes as far as possible. Thus it pays to take advantage of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period.…
Social Security “Do-over” rule explained
Maurie Backman explains a little known rule for those who regret claiming Social Security earlier than 70. The rule allows you to withdraw your application for benefits after you’ve filed, repay the money you collected, and file for Social Security…