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How to Check Whether You’re Withholding Too Much From Social Security

Every month, thousands of retirees have federal income taxes withheld from their Social Security benefits to avoid a surprise tax bill in April. But if...

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Children Born Between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026 May Get a Commemorative Social Security Card

If you’re welcoming a baby in the second half of 2026, your child could receive something no other generation of Americans has ever had: a...

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Warren's Plan To 'Fix' Social Security Would Be Largest Tax Increase in Over 40 Years

Her plan is being pitched as a tax on the wealthy, but half the burden would fall on businesses. That would have dire consequences for the economy.

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Social Security Office slammed for poor election PR

The Social Security Office (SSO) on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign to encourage employers and insured workers to register and vote in the Social Security Board election, but with registration due to close in seven days, it could be too little, too late, according to the opposition People’s Party.

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97% of Trump-endorsed candidates won primaries this election cycle

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Brew.

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The “Widow Penalty” Budget: Why Expenses Don’t Always Drop After One Spouse Dies

Losing a partner is one of life’s most profound emotional challenges, but the financial ripple effects often come as a jarring second shock. Many people...

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Paxton may have violated election law

The Texas AG appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in past two years

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SSA Just Launched the Trump Account Enrollment Process—What Parents and Grandparents Should Know

If you’re a parent or grandparent looking to jumpstart a child’s financial future, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made it easier to enroll eligible...

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Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.

The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.”

The Texas Tribune

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when to start receiving Social Security and how to manage her retirement savings to minimize the tax hit.

The Conversation

Trump Drops Retirement Bombshell, Wants To Copy Australia's System: 'We're Going To Make It Even Better'

President Trump proposes adopting Australia's superannuation system to reform US retirement savings, aiming to provide a more secure future for American workers amid Social Security concerns.

International Business Times UK

The Roth IRA Shield: How Smart Retirees Are Protecting Their 2027 Social Security Raises From the IRS

The Senior Citizens League is projecting a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, potentially adding about $77 a month to the average retiree's benefit but also pushing more pensioners into paying tax on their benefits.

International Business Times UK

Social Security July Payment Dates: Full Schedule for Retirement, SSI, and Disability Benefits

Over 75 million Americans receive Social Security and SSI benefits. While payments schedules are usually based on birthdays, recipients face a three-Wednesdays cycle in July.

International Business Times UK

Elizabeth Warren Social Security Proposal to Prevent Benefit Cuts Could Raise $3 Trillion in Taxes

A bipartisan proposal seeks to remove the payroll tax cap, aiming to secure Social Security's future and prevent a retirement income crisis, potentially raising $3 trillion over the next decade.

International Business Times UK

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Ohio governor vetoes bill requiring photo ID for absentee voting

On June 24, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) vetoed legislation that would have required most voters to provide photo identification when either requesting or returning an absentee ballot.

The Independent UK

Still waiting for your social security payment? Here’s when you can expect it

Lawmakers are searching for solutions to shore up a Social Security system that’s facing a sobering outcome in six years

International Business Times UK

Legally Dead and Cut Off: Social Security Mistakenly Disappeared 12,000 Living Americans — Then Fumbled the Fix

An audit reveals over 12,000 Americans were wrongly declared dead by the SSA in 2025, highlighting documentation failures and the need for stronger controls to prevent future errors.

International Business Times UK

The COLA Trap: Why a Projected 3.8% Social Security Raise for 2027 Fast-Tracks a 22% Payout Cut

A projected 3.8% Social Security COLA in 2027 could give US retirees a welcome pay rise while quietly accelerating the threat of a 22% benefit cut in the next decade.

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'Outrageous': Senator Slams Elon Musk for Paying Same Social Security Tax as an 'Electrician'

US Senator Patty Murray has accused Elon Musk of paying the same Social Security tax as a $185,000‑a‑year electrician, reigniting a fierce debate over how America taxes its first trillionaire.

The National (Scotland)

Devolved benefit helped 186,000 pensioners in first year, Scottish Government says

A DEVOLVED benefit supported more than 186,000 pensioners who have care needs in its first year, the Scottish Government has said

Salon

Let’s fix America with grammar

In the MAGAsphere, sloppy language leads to foolish thoughts, and much worse

Benzinga

Elon Musk Slammed for Paying the Same Social Security 'Taxes' as an Electrician, Ross Gerber Explains Why the Outrage Isn't Valid

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) criticized Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk for paying the same social security taxes as an ordinary American, but investor Ross Gerber disagrees with the lawmaker’s criticism.

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Millions of People Are Aging Alone: What Living Single Means for Retirement Taxes

Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.

Kiplinger

Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds?

When your savings are meant for the next generation, your investment timeline isn't yours anymore. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to adjust.

Fortune

U.S. debt is a looming crisis today but was once its own revolutionary masterstroke that helped launch a global financial superpower

Hamilton recognized how debt can unlock resources that could transform the young republic. But first he had to untangle the mess created by the Revolutionary War.

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