Federal Regulation
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Wrongly Declared Dead: A Costly Social Security Mistake
By Melanie WaddellIt's rare, but the financial consequences for beneficiaries and their families can be steep.
March 14, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Medicare's $2 Drug ProjectBiden administration officials estimated that the voluntary program could have cut costs for 32 million people.
March 13, 2025
8 Overlooked Tax Deductions and CreditsThese breaks can go a long way toward helping clients reduce their tax liability as much as possible.
March 13, 2025
FINRA’s Top 5 Fine Categories: 2024The $59 million in assessed penalties was down 35% from 2023, according to an analysis by Eversheds Sutherland.
March 13, 2025
'It's Going to Get Worse': Former Social Security Chief Calls for Acting Head to Resign“This is not going well," and a backlash is coming, former SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue says.
March 13, 2025
DOGE Has 10 Staffers at Social Security in Hunt for Dead PeopleElon Musk has called Social Security a “Ponzi scheme,” while critics say he is preparing to make cuts.
March 11, 2025
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as Labor SecretaryThe Senate voted 67-32 late Monday.
March 10, 2025
Former Republican Social Security Chiefs Deride Musk's ActionsWhile they appreciate the interest in efficiency, Andrew Biggs and Jason Fichtner fear beneficiaries will suffer.