Social Security
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New Bill Doubles Social Security Tax Threshold
By Melanie WaddellThe Tax Relief Unleashed for Seniors by Trump Act would also index the gross income exclusion to inflation.
March 06, 2025
Life and Annuity Products Pay for Themselves: InsurersAnnuities alone may provide about $100 billion in Social Security savings "pay fors," an industry policy analysis found.
March 06, 2025
Social Security Administration Corrects Missing Centenarian Death DatesThe effort is a waste of money and plays into claims of mass fraud, Social Security advocates say.
March 05, 2025
Trump Is Lying About Social Security: Advocacy GroupsTrump's claim to Congress Tuesday night that money is being paid to millions of centenarians is false.
March 04, 2025
Social Security Administration Targets $800M in Cost SavingsSavings thus far has been in payroll, information technology, contracts and grants, according to the acting SSA chief.
March 03, 2025
Talk to Your Female Clients Now About Social SecurityThe majority of beneficiaries are women, and recent changes give advisors a good reason to reach out.
March 03, 2025
Ex-Social Security Head Warns of 'System Collapse' as SSA Plans to Cut 7,000 JobsAn interruption of benefits is likely within the next 90 days, former Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
March 03, 2025
New Bill Raises Social Security Benefits $2,400 per YearThe bill subjects all income above $250,000, including capital gains, to the Social Security payroll tax.