The following piece by Harold Meyerson appeared in The American Prospect. Can Republicans keep building their support among working-class voters? Not if the Republicans have anything to say about it. Earlier today, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) released its recommendations for the fiscal 2025 budget. Among its particulars was a real working-class winner: raising the retirement age… Source
Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security benefits can pay off, so how do you bridge the gap between giving up your paycheck and filing for benefits?
Ahead of May 7’s primary election, five of the eight Republican candidates for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District met for a debate at the Ohio Township Trustee Office.
To maximize what you can collect, it’s crucial to know when you can file, how delaying filing affects your checks and the income limit if you’re still working.
When Is The Social Security Trust Fund Running Out? A social safety net is synonymous with a failsafe for many, but in the case of the U.S. Social Security system, additional action is needed to ensure it stays that way. The annual OASDI trustees report by the Social Security Administration, covering old-age, survivors and disability insurance, shows that under the present circumstances, the asset reserve dedicated to the benefit program could be depleted sooner rather than later. ...
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Black and Brown people are less likely to have retirement accounts than Whites and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and a lack of financial security can lead to financial insecurity in retirement.
Back in 2016 The Louisiana Legislature passed the Raise the Age act, to send 17-year-old criminal defendants from the adult justice system into the juvenile justice system; but now it's being reversed.
(The Center Square) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is concerned an ordinance approved by the Chicago City Council paves the way for security zones around the Democratic National Convention this summer. With the DNC slated to be held at the United Center beginning Aug. 19, residents and businesses in the area face contending with “buffer zones” set to be installed across the neighborhood. The same holds true for parts of the South Loop, where various event...
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Waiting until 70 to file for Social Security benefits comes with a higher check, but there could be financial consequences to consider for you and your family.
Coming out of the pandemic, American bank accounts continue to feel the sting of inflation, and that includes retirees — and those who rely on Social Security.