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This Is How Social Security Benefits Are Handled at Death
While Social Security rules can be complicated, the bottom line is that a recipient’s benefits stop at death.
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Claiming Social Security Early? Here's How Spousal Benefits Come Into Play
Spousal benefits are an aspect of Social Security that can be confusing, especially when someone is claiming their own retirement benefits early.
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The Best Free Resources to Help You Learn How to Manage Your Money
Reading articles and news about money helps you increase your financial awareness at a comfortable pace, and without pressure.
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Roughly 1 in 4 Younger Americans Believe Social Security Won't Be Available When They Retire
Younger generations don’t have a lot of faith that Social Security will be available to them when they retire.
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Here's What Happens With Social Security Payments When Someone Dies
Here are some key things to know about what happens when a Social Security recipient passes away.
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There's a Proposal to Pay Social Security Benefits at a Flat Rate. Here's How It Would Work
Experts argue that leveling out Social Security benefits would ultimately provide more for people who live below the poverty line.
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Biden's Platform Calls for Big Changes to Social Security. Here's What Could Be on the Table
Democrats want to increase Social Security benefits and restore the program’s solvency. Here’s how lawmakers’ plans could shape future benefits.
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Longtime Congressman Challenged by Former Student in 1st District Race
Jobs, always a big buzz word on the campaign trail, is center stage in 2020, this time fueled by the pandemic. “The health of the people of this country and the health of our economy are inextricably linked,” said Rep. John Larson, (D) 1st District. A Democrat-led bill to provide pandemic relief, called the Hero’s Act, passed the house, then…
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Rep. John Larson Faces Challenge From Republican Mary Fay for 1st Congressional District
Longtime Democratic Congressman John Larson is facing a challenge from Republican Mary Fay for Connecticut’s First Congressional District.
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Retiree Checks to Rise 1.3% in 2021 Amid Coronavirus Fallout
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences for older people
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89-Year-Old Pizza Deliveryman Gets Surprise $12K Tip
The act of kindness can be priceless. But for Derlin Newey, a pizza delivery driver from Roy, Utah, it was actually worth $12,069.
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Here's How Much Your Social Security Check May Increase in 2021
The Social Security Administration won’t announce its next annual cost-of-living adjustment until October, but there is a reliable way to predict the number ahead of time. The Senior Citizens League is a nonpartisan advocacy group for older Americans and has a history of accurately forecasting the annual change. The group estimates that the Social Security COLA for 2021 could...
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Thanks, But No: Small Businesses Shun Payroll Tax Deferral
As employees of small businesses get their first September paychecks, they’re probably receiving their usual amount _ company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump Payroll Tax Cut Is Social Security Risk
President Donald Trump’s proposed payroll tax cut is a threat to Social Security no matter how he casts it
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Coronavirus Prompts Social Security Scramble
The effects of the coronavirus may reduce Social Security payments for millions soon eligible to retire. A Connecticut congressman has been leading the charge to change this. Your Social Security payments have been determined in part by a formula that includes your earnings at age 60, two years before you’re eligible. Connecticut Congressman John Larson said for people turning 60…
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Coronavirus Prompts Social Security Scramble
One Connecticut Congressman’s bill targets an anomaly that could lower Social Security payments.
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Fact Check: Biden, Sanders on Pandemic, Social Security, More
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders sparred one-on-one in a Democratic debate held in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bloomberg Unveils Plans for Americans' Social Security, Retirement Savings
Mike Bloomberg released plans to shore up Americans’ retirement on Sunday, promising to increase Social Security retirement benefits and create a government-backed savings plan for workers at all income levels.
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Trump's Budget Could Make it Harder to Stay on Social Security Disability Insurance
President Donald Trump has publicly vowed to protect Social Security. Yet advocates for the program fear that his just released budget proposal would hit individuals hard when it comes to disability benefits, as it includes cuts to the tune of $71 billion, according to one congressional estimate.