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Could Elon Musk Be Paying Your Social Security Check?

Musk has had access the US Treasury payment system, which handles Social Security payments. Will your check be on time? Will your data be safe?

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Why Musk's access to the Treasury payment system is so dangerous

Critics sound the alarm after Musk and DOGE allies ‘given access’ to internal Treasury payment system

The Independent UK

Giving Elon Musk’s DOGE access to the Treasury payment system raises the risk of a U.S. debt default and global financial crisis, senator warns

The Treasury Department’s payment system has been likened to the government’s checkbook and makes $6 trillion in disbursements a year.

Fortune

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Over a million patients potentially hit after another US healthcare provider hit by cyberattack

Names, Social Security numbers and more were taken in the breach.

TechRadar

Trump’s Project 2025 agenda caps decades-long resistance to 20th century progressive reform

For much of the 20th century, efforts to remake government were driven by a progressive desire to make the government work for regular Americans, including the New Deal and the Great Society reforms.

The Conversation

Maximize Your Social Security Payout After Claiming Benefits: Here Are 3 Smart Strategies

Even though Social Security stops adjusting past earnings for inflation after age 60, fortunately, older workers still have opportunities to boost their benefits.

International Business Times

Elon Musk's DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Data, Including Social Security and Medicare Payments

Elon Musk's department now has control over government-provided benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, unemployment and more.

Latin Times

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States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2026

Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on some incomes.

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How To Save Social Security — Pay More Taxes? Cut Benefits?

These proposals to save Social Security may require big changes, but Americans want politicians to act. Are you willing to pay more taxes?

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When the GOP tries to toss out your vote

Voters spoke to Salon about the North Carolina Republican Party and its efforts to throw out their ballots

Salon

Here's How Retirement Changes Your Taxes

How you approach taxes in your golden years and in the years before retirement can dramatically impact how much you pay.

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Sorry, Florida, Retirees Just Aren't That Into You

For years, Florida was the go-to state for retirees looking for sunshine, warm temps, sandy beaches and endless ways to stay busy. But those glory days may be over, according to a recent study

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Top Treasury Official Leaves Agency After Musk Allies Demand Access to Social Security Payment System: Report

A top Treasury official left the agency after Elon Musk's allies allegedly demanded access to the Social Security payment system.

Latin Times

Treasury official pushed out by Musk

Musk reportedly sought to access the system responsible for paying Social Security benefits and federal contracts

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April Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your Check Arriving?

The date your April Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.

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IRS Introduces New Online Tool For Tax Refund Status

Get insights on IRS tax season updates, refund timelines, EITC, Child Tax Credit, and IRS Direct File program to optimize your tax refund potential.

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How to Stop Ageism From Tanking Your Retirement

More older workers report instances of ageism. Here's how you can stop age discrimination before it affects your career and retirement savings.

Fortune

The Social Security Administration's new boss is an unmatched operator—and now the second biggest business figure in Trump-land

He's known as a Jamie Dimon protegé, a 9/11 hero, and an operational expert. Now Fiserv's Frank Bisignano can add government hell-raiser to his résumé.

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Coach Chuck Pagano Is 'Unretiring' — What About You?

Chuck Pagano is joining the Baltimore Ravens after retiring four years ago. Here's what it takes to unretire.

International Business Times UK

Medicaid Portal Goes Dark After Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Directive

Trump's plan to freeze funding could impact various healthcare, education, infrastructure, food assistance, and federal student aid programmes.

The Independent UK

Economic growth alone not enough to cut poverty, says charity

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said poverty levels could even rise if economic growth is not accompanied by employment growth.

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Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Payments and 2025 Increases Are Delayed

Public sector retirees, spouses' or surviving spouses' benefits will be delayed until further notice. The SSA must manually adjust benefits for over 3 million beneficiaries.

Al Jazeera

US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s federal funding freeze

The White House defended Trump’s decision as Democrats and non-profit groups warned of ‘devastating’ consequences.

Fortune

Trump's order to freeze federal grants threatens Medicaid, student loans: What we know so far

“The mere suggestion of such a pause will cause panic.”

Roll Call

Trump tests Democrats' vow to try working with him

Donald Trump’s pedal-to-the-metal start to his term is challenging a pledge by some Democrats to work with his administration when possible.

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