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The Bureaucrat and the Billionaire: Inside DOGE’s Chaotic Takeover of Social Security
The drama offers a case study in how Elon Musk’s team sought to run a critical government agency through misinformation and ...
Why Do So Many People Claim Social Security at 62?
There are a couple of factors that go into calculating your monthly Social Security benefit -- namely, your earnings history ...
Social Security Update: Here's How Much Payments Could Rise in 2026
The latest projection for the 2026 COLA is 2.5%, enabling Social Security beneficiaries to see an increase in monthly payments.
Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security
Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...
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I get $1,056 from Social Security, but rent is $1,600 and am looking for options
Key Points If Social Security is your only source of income, you might struggle to afford rent. It pays to see if you qualify ...
Jean Chatzky sends strong message on 401(k), Social Security
Evaluating Social Security benefits and reliance on personal savings, such as 401(k) plans, is equally crucial. Key ...
Social Security issues ‘emergency message’ — here’s what beneficiaries it says were overpaid can soon expect
Think Social Security is a sure thing? Between 2015 and 2022, the government mistakenly shelled out nearly $72 billion, and ...
Vanity Fair“Musk's Team Simply Did Not Understand the Data”: Maybe It Wasn't a Great Idea to Let DOGE Loose on Social Security
According to The New York Times, Team Musk’s Social Security cuts were based on lies and “misinterpreted data.” ...