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Accuracy of 2025 COLA could be in question
This article by Trevor Jennewine for The Motley Fool postulates that President Trump’s federal employee hiring freeze may affect the amount of the 2025 COLA. Of course, this could go either way, either higher or lower than it should be.…
Are Baby Bonds a step toward Privatizing Social Security?
Some say this is true. Others say the Trump Accounts are an additional government program that works with Social Security to increase American’s wealth. Jessica Hall for Morningstar explains here… Notice : The link provided above connects readers to the…
Social Security to start deducting for Overpayments
Originally, the overpayment reduction to benefits was 100% of the benefit amount until the debt was paid. In March 2024, the reduction was reduced to 10%. Then, in March 2025 it was changed back to 100%. As of April 2025…
Social Security may be limiting phone services - again
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced a plan to reduce fraud by limiting the availability of phone services to recipients. Because of the pushback from the news media and the public, that plan was abandoned. The new version would…
Accuracy of Social Security reporting on customer service issues questioned
Senator Warren has asked for detailed data concerning the wait times for phone calls/ Commissioner Bisignano has agreed to increased data reporting and transparency. Suzanne Blake reporting for Newsweek discusses here… Notice : The link provided above connects readers to…
Ninety Years of Social Security
Social Security payments are a lifeline for millions of Americans. This year the program is 90 years old. Although many changes have happened over the years, at this point in time, Social Security desperately in need of reform. Beth Sterns…
Where can you stretch your Social Security dollars?
Living on a fixed income is not easy. Sometimes finding a more affordable place to live can help. The Trefis Team writing for Forbes gives some tips here… Notice : The link provided above connects readers to the full content…
A Backtracked Social Security Decision
President Trump signed an executive order in May to convert all paper check payments from the government into digital form. However, following a meeting between Senator Elizabeth Warren and Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano, it has been announced that these…
The Hold Harmless rule - Why Medicare increases will not Lower your Social Security
Most years a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases Social Security recipient’s payments. However, depending on the accompanying increase to Medicare Part B, that increase may be offset. Gabriela Leon for msn explains how the Hold Harmless rule will keep…
Recent survey results shows Seniors have opinions on how to reform Social Security
With the Social Security trust fund currently on track to reach insolvency by the mid 2030’s, there are many ideas about how to reform Social Security to make it last for generations. A recent survey shows that older Americans have…