Social Security
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8 Big Retirement Bills Introduced in 2024
By Melanie WaddellProposals include ending taxes on Social Security benefits and changing the COLA calculation.
November 05, 2024
Taxes, Tariffs and More: 5 Key Economic Stakes of the ElectionTrump's promised to extend tax cuts passed during his first term, which Harris would do only for those earning less than $400,000.
November 05, 2024
Tackling Seniors' Cost-of-Living Crisis with Shannon BentonIn this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast series, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with Shannon Benton, executive director of The Senior Citizens League, about the league's important mission.
November 01, 2024
Across Party Lines, Protecting Social Security Is Top Priority: SurveyThe NIRS poll also finds that debt levels are preventing Americans from saving for retirement.
October 31, 2024
Older Americans' Spending Growth Is No Longer Supercharged: BofASeniors' spending was rising faster than that of other generations. But that's changing.
October 28, 2024
Musk Wants $2T Cut From the Budget. It'd Be DifficultIt would likely entail significant cuts to popular programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' benefits.
October 21, 2024
Trump's Tariffs, Tax Plans Could Bankrupt Social Security by 2031: ReportResearchers warn cutting taxes on Social Security benefits, tips and overtime would leave Social Security insolvent years earlier.
October 14, 2024
The 2025 Social Security COLA Is Out. Here Are More Numbers You Need to Know.The annual COLA tends to get the most attention, but the SSA has made other key updates.