Biden’s First Speech since Leaving Office draws Mixed Reactions

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“Anti-Fraud” screening at Social Security eases need for in-person identity checks

In what appears to be a concession due to public outcry over the need to visit a local office to verify identity for some SSA transactions, the Social Security Administration has announced a new “anti-fraud” check which will flag telephone…

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“Ask Rusty – Will My Social Security Increase if I Keep Working After Applying?”

Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks & I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 years to come up with your benefit. I currently…

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