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Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

What Will Actually Happen to Your Social Security If the Trust Fund Runs Dry?

Social Security trust fund depletion would not eliminate benefits; it would reduce payments to levels supported by ongoing payroll taxes.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Why Workers Who Claim Early and Keep Working Recover Withheld Benefits at 67

With early-claim earnings test withholding, most withheld Social Security benefits are later credited back through ARF at Full Retirement Age, increasing the lifelong benefit.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Some Social Security Retirees Could Get $1,000 Extra Thanks to this Social Security Rule Change

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, potentially increasing monthly Social Security benefits for many public workers.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Social Security's COLA Adds $50 a Month, But Medicare Premium Hikes Cut It Down

Social Security COLA increases can be largely offset by higher Medicare Part B premiums, reducing net monthly gains for many retirees.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

There Is One Situation Where Claiming Social Security Benefits After FRA Almost Never Makes Sense

Spousal benefits usually should be claimed at full retirement age or sooner because delayed retirement credits don’t increase them after that point.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

The Social Security Earnings Test Retirees Get Wrong. And It Could Cost Them Thousands.

Earnings-test thresholds differ in the year someone reaches full retirement age, and only pre-FRA-month wages count, reducing or eliminating benefit withholding.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

What Will Actually Happen to Your Social Security If the Trust Fund Runs Dry?

Social Security trust fund depletion would not eliminate benefits; it would reduce payments to levels supported by ongoing payroll taxes.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Why Workers Who Claim Early and Keep Working Recover Withheld Benefits at 67

With early-claim earnings test withholding, most withheld Social Security benefits are later credited back through ARF at Full Retirement Age, increasing the lifelong benefit.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Some Social Security Retirees Could Get $1,000 Extra Thanks to this Social Security Rule Change

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, potentially increasing monthly Social Security benefits for many public workers.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike

USPS suspends pension contributions to manage financial crisis and plans to raise postage rates.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

New York pension sweeteners could cost $1.5 billion a year

"I think this is a worthwhile investment in the future so that we are protecting the workforce and people can live with the dignity they deserve" when they retire, said state Sen. Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat.
Retirement
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Social Security OASI Fund Now Has a 2032 Depletion Date and Baby Boomers Should Pay Attention

Social Security's Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund will deplete in 2032, one year earlier than previously projected, triggering automatic 23% benefit cuts unless Congress acts.
#social-security-cola
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Social Security Retirees Are on Track for 2 Key COLA Updates In March

Social Security retirees should monitor March 11 and March 18, 2026 for CPI data and Federal Reserve announcements that indicate future Cost of Living Adjustment amounts.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Social Security Retirees Are on Track for 2 Key COLA Updates In March

Social Security retirees should monitor March 11 and March 18, 2026 for CPI data and Federal Reserve announcements that indicate future Cost of Living Adjustment amounts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Takes Personal Dig at Pelosi After Dems Applaud Him

They stood up for that. I can't believe. I can't believe it. Did Nancy Pelosi stand up, if she was here? Doubt it. Pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay. Trump said on Tuesday, using the moment of Democratic applause to pivot toward criticism of Pelosi's family stock trading portfolio.
US politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Hegseth's prosecution of Mark Kelly sends a chilling message to US troops and veterans, legal analysts say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Sen. Mark Kelly and initiated a review to reduce his retired grade and pension, prompting legal challenges and free-speech concerns among veterans.
#transgender-military
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

How to Use Social Security Tools and Calculators: 6 Quick Tips

Utilizing retirement tools and calculators maximizes social security benefits for an enjoyable retirement experience.
US politics
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

600,000 Retirees in Iowa Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides significant financial relief to Iowa's seniors by exempting 600,000 from federal taxes on Social Security income.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

Transgender service members in the U.S. Air Force will not be allowed to retire early and will be separated without benefits.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Legal Aid union notifies management of bargaining agreement termination as threat of strike looms | amNewYork

Union leadership voted to terminate the collective bargaining agreement, allowing a strike possibility after July 18.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Revised LAUSD budget saves jobs today, trims future retiree health benefit contributions

L.A. schools approved a budget balancing increased employee wages with reduced retiree health benefits contributions.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

State's highest court reverses ruling on traditional Medicare plan for city retirees

The New York State Court of Appeals reversed a decision favoring NYC retirees, allowing a switch to a Medicare Advantage plan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line

Federal employees often remain in their jobs for decades largely due to retirement benefits, which Congress aims to reduce.
fromNextgov.com
1 year ago

House Republicans advance plan to cut federal worker benefits and undermine civil service protections

The GOP's proposals aim to reduce federal spending by impacting retirement benefits for federal employees, while simultaneously seeking to extend tax cuts for the wealthy.
Retirement
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 year ago

Andrew Cuomo pledges to nix Medicare Advantage Plan that retirees union has fought

Cuomo pledges to protect city retirees' healthcare by opposing Mayor Adams' Medicare Advantage Plan.
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