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Trump seizes on New Jersey election error to boost misleading fraud claims

Republicans have latched on to the announcement after Trump’s lie-laden speech, but experts say DHS’s data is ‘designed to create a false argument’

The Guardian - US

Social Security Admin accused of sending emails with ‘misleading information’ to retirees

Senate Democrats say Commissioner Frank Bisignano broke the promise he made during his March 2025 confirmation hearing to keep the agency strictly nonpartisan

The Independent UK

Trump Accounts Spark New Debate Over Social Security Privatization

Trump Accounts have suddenly dragged one of Washington’s most explosive retirement debates back into the spotlight: whether Americans should eventually direct some Social Security money into personal investment accounts. The accounts currently give eligible children a new tax-advantaged investment vehicle, but Sen. Ted Cruz’s comments have sparked questions about whether…

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Massachusetts voters to decide nine ballot measures this year — tying for the second-most in state history

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Brew.

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Labour groups blast Care formula

State enterprise and labour groups on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider a new formula for calculating old-age pensions under the Social Security Fund (SSF), warning the proposed changes could reduce retirement benefits for millions of insured workers.

Bangkok Post

Ted Cruz Calls Trump Accounts a Path to Social Security Privatization—Economist Disagrees

Social Security privatization has been one of the most politically sensitive topics in Washington. Now, a new debate has emerged after Senator Ted Cruz described...

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Gen Z could retire millionaires with $160 monthly contributions - but they don’t want to, poll reveals

The average worker believes they will need $1.2 million in savings to retire comfortably

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Reform social security before it's too late

The Social Security pension fund still holds more than two trillion baht. It is not running out of money today. Nor tomorrow. That is precisely the problem. Because crises that arrive slowly are the easiest to ignore.

Bangkok Post

No SSI payment in August 2026? Here's why millions of Americans won't receive a Social Security check next month—an important reason every recipient should know

Millions of SSI recipients are searching for answers about the August 2026 SSI payment schedule after learning there will be no regular SSI check during August. The reason is a calendar change, not a benefit cut. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send the August SSI payment early on July…

The Economic Times

Justin Wolfers Says Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Puts an Expiration Date on 'No Tax on Tips,' but 'The Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Permanent'

Economist Justin Wolfers criticized President Donald Trump’s tax legislation, arguing that several campaign promises targeting workers and retirees were narrowed in the final law while tax cuts benefiting wealthier Americans remain permanent.

Benzinga

Social Security 22 July Payment Is the Last of the Month; Here's Why Some Seniors See Two in July

Social Security's final July payment lands on 22 July. SSI recipients get two cheques this month, while 452,000 seniors in student loan default face a 15% garnishment threat.

International Business Times UK

Social Security Payments Arrive This Week—Who’s Eligible for Up to $5,181?

If you are among the many beneficiaries eagerly awaiting your Social Security payment this week, you are likely already aware of how vital these funds...

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Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative requiring mail-in ballots to contain a voter identification number

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 16, 2026, for a ballot initiative related to voter identification requirements for mail-in voting.

Ballotpedia

Here’s What the 2027 COLA Figures May Actually Look Like

Millions of Americans are already wondering how much their Social Security benefits could increase in 2027, especially after several years of higher inflation. While the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will not be announced until October 2026, economists and retirement experts have already released updated projections based on recent…

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The Conversation

Trump has $1,000 baby accounts. In contrast, Australia delivers a lifetime of savings

Why is the US president now handing out US$1,000 to American babies – and what does it have to do with a retirement system built on the other side of the world?

International Business Times UK

July 22 Social Security Payments: Who Gets Paid, Why Some Checks Could Be $0

July 22 Social Security payments arrive Wednesday, but some retirees may receive $0 because of the retirement earnings test.

International Business Times UK

Some Social Security Recipients Won't Get a Payment in August: Check if You Are Affected

Millions of US Supplemental Security Income recipients will see no payment in August 2026, as Social Security brings the deposit forward to 31 July because 1 August falls on a Saturday.

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Adventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.

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Retiring Midyear? This Social Security Rule Could Protect Your First Checks

Planning to retire in the middle of the year can create an unexpected concern for people who want to claim Social Security right away. You...

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8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After Retirement

Significant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.

The Economic Times

Punjab govt releases over Rs 1,400 crore under old-age pension scheme: Minister

Punjab's social security minister announced over Rs 1,423 crore disbursed for the old-age pension scheme. Approximately 23.77 lakh senior citizens across the state are currently receiving financial aid. The government has allocated Rs 4,000 crore for this welfare program this financial year. Officials are directed to ensure timely and transparent…

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SSA Processing Changes: Could Representative Calls Reach Centers Faster?

If you have ever spent hours waiting on hold to resolve a Social Security issue, the latest administrative updates might finally offer the relief you...

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My First $1 Million: Government Lawyer, 68, Henrico, Virginia

"Having more than a million in my retirement account and a paid-off home, savings and no debt made me realize that I am working because I love what I do."

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What the 2032 Social Security Shortfall Will Cost Retirees in Every State

Reducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.

The Free Financial Advisor

How to Stress-Test a Retirement Plan After the Death of One Spouse

The death of a spouse can turn a carefully built retirement plan into a puzzle with missing pieces. Stress-testing a retirement plan after that loss helps uncover where income, expenses, taxes, and investments need a fresh look before small cracks become bigger financial headaches.

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