Social Security

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…

Could COLA be Affected by Tariffs?

Millions of people rely on Social Security to help make ends meet. Each year inflation is measured by comparing third quarter numbers with the third quarter numbers from last year. This is what determines the amount of the Cost of…

Social Security Complications as a result of the Fairness Act

The Fairness Act was the largest change to Social Security in decades. The chaotic process that preceded the bill being passed and the fact that Congress failed to fund the additional administrative costs of processing the change has added to…

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…

Social Security Administration Communication

Recently rumors have been circulating saying that moving forward Social Security will communicate exclusively on X (formerly Twitter). Meghan Bragg for Verify has reported that this is false. Social Security will continue to communicate through all mediums. Read here… Notice:…

Important Information about Your “my social security” account login

‘My social security’ accounts set up before September 18, 2021 recently had to be changed to Login.gov or ID.me. The change came in an effort to simplify the process and increase security. At times you may have a problem logging…

No More Social Security Benefits for Illegal Aliens

President Trump is taking action to end ineligible people from receiving Social Security benefits. The Presidential Memorandum also expands the Social Security Administration’s fraud prosecutor program and establishes a Medicare and Medicaid fraud-prosecution program. President Trump believes that taxpayer-funded benefits…

Social Security’s New Anti-fraud Measures

Moving forward all Social Security claims made over the telephone will be subject to an “anti-fraud” check. Originally Social Security proposed cuts to phone services, but backlash from the public caused an modification to be made. Enhanced technology helps Social…

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…

Have you ever Wondered How Social Security Works?

There are many facets to Social Security from retirement benefits to disability benefits to survivor benefits. It’s important to understand how this information may apply to you. This article by Kristin Hitchcock for MSN offers a comprehensive look at these…

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