27 stories tagged #Social Security

  1. Ex-Social Security Chief: Raise Tax Cap on Wealthy to Avoid 22% Benefit Cut
    finance

    Ex-Social Security Chief: Raise Tax Cap on Wealthy to Avoid 22% Benefit Cut

    Former Commissioner Martin O'Malley urges Congress to lift the payroll tax cap on high earners before the trust fund depletes in 2032, threatening automatic cuts.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Social Security Trust Fund Set to Deplete in 2032
    finance

    Social Security Trust Fund Set to Deplete in 2032

    The Social Security trust fund will run dry by late 2032, triggering a 22% benefit cut. Lawmakers and voters face urgent calls for legislative reform to preserve retirement security.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Why You Might Not Need $1 Million to Retire Comfortably
    finance

    Why You Might Not Need $1 Million to Retire Comfortably

    Research shows most retirees are doing well with far less savings than commonly recommended.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Retiring with School-Age Kids: A Growing Financial Challenge
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    Retiring with School-Age Kids: A Growing Financial Challenge

    More Americans are retiring with dependent children. Financial planners weigh in on the costs, from college to health insurance.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Why Scammers Target Seniors and How Families Can Fight Back
    tech

    Why Scammers Target Seniors and How Families Can Fight Back

    Older Americans lost $7.7B to fraud in 2025. Expert guide to freezing credit, claiming government accounts, and stopping AI voice scams.

    3w ago 2 min read
  6. Why Most Americans Retire Earlier Than Planned
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    Why Most Americans Retire Earlier Than Planned

    A new study reveals 59% of retirees stop working earlier than expected, often due to health issues or job loss.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. U.S. $2 Trillion Deficit Fuels Crypto Bull Case
    crypto

    U.S. $2 Trillion Deficit Fuels Crypto Bull Case

    The U.S. budget deficit is projected to hit $2 trillion, over 6% of GDP, reinforcing Bitcoin's narrative as a hedge against dollar debasement.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. American Lending Center Data Breach Exposes 123,158 Americans
    tech

    American Lending Center Data Breach Exposes 123,158 Americans

    Ransomware attack on American Lending Center compromises personal data of over 123,000 individuals, including Social Security numbers.

    last mo. 1 min read