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Caregiving Is a Stealth Retirement Expense for Women: I Should Know

Eldercare takes a toll on everyone, but women's careers tend to suffer more — with dire consequences over the long term.

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The Golden Window: A Top Tax Strategy for the Right Retirees

Maximize your retirement savings and minimize your tax burdens by taking advantage of the strategic 'Golden Window' before Social Security and RMDs begin.

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The Social Security Fairness Act: Good News for Retirees?

Millions will be affected by new rules that boost Social Security benefits. But if you qualify, there may be knock-on effects on your retirement cash flow.

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Here's Why the Average IRS Refund for Tax Returns Filed in 2025 Is 32% Lower Than Last Year

The average US tax refund for the 2024 tax year dropped to £1,725 as of 14th February 2025 from £2,551 on the same day last year.

International Business Times UK

Social Security Administration Warns of Massive Layoffs: What It Means to You

The Social Security Administration is gearing up to layoff thousands of workers. Here’s how it can impact you.

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The Government Named This Baby 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel.' Years Later, Her Father Still Can't Change It.

He also can't get a birth certificate or Social Security number for his daughter.

Reason

Trump’s promised laundry list of tax goodies gets a reality check

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump promised no taxes on tips, Social Security or overtime. Eric Garcia writes that the math does not add up

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Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Captured After Decades-Long Con

Fugitive wanted for attempted murder captured after 40 years, assumed dead man's identity, arrested in New Mexico with weapons stash.

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Social Security Check Late? No, It's Not the Government Shutdown, but It Could Be These Four Reasons

Social Security payments are a reliable source of income in retirement. To keep them flowing, ensure you don’t make these four mistakes.

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Did DOGE Really Catch Louisiana Man Who Used 34 Names, Social Security Numbers To Get $1.1M Every Year?

Online rumour alleges the US DOGE discovered a Louisiana man fraudulently collected over $1 million annually in Social Security, using 34 different identities.

International Business Times UK

Nebraska toddler named ‘Unakite Thirteen Hotel’ finally gets social security number after father’s pleas

Jason Kilburn now hopes to get his daughter, whose real name is Caroline, a proper birth certificate

The Independent UK

Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly

The Independent UK

The Six People You Need to Talk with Before Retiring — and the Best Questions to Ask

It takes a team of people to build a great retirement plan. Here are the experts you need to reach out to before you make your big move.

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Major breach hits employee screening firm - 3.3 million affected as hackers steal DISA data

Hackers seem to have stolen payment information and Social Security numbers.

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Social Security Disability Dispute Times Could Worsen After Office Closures as Pending Cases Cross 270K

The already lengthy times for appealing rejections for the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits could worsen due to systemic challenges and DOGE's decision to downsize the federal agency.

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47 Local Social Security Offices to Close After DOGE Cuts

Here's the list of the 47 local Social Security Offices that have been or are in the process of being closed.

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Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk

Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace.

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Trump Vows No Cuts To Entitlement Programs

President Trump promises to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security amidst budget cut proposals. Debate ensues over achieving savings through fraud...

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New Social Security head boasts of firing federal employees in response to Musk email

Leland Dudek thanked the president for "the opportunity to report on our work."

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Trump’s Plan to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Forgets Your Children

A new analysis reveals that the policy change would mainly benefit high-earning retirees or those close to retirement.

The Conversation

Cutting Medicaid and federal programs are among 4 key Trump administration policy changes that could make life harder for disabled people

While policy debates on immigration, abortion and other issues took center stage in the 2024 presidential election, the first months of the Trump administration have also signaled major changes in federal disability policy.

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How Confident Are You in Your Retirement Plan? Find Out With This Quiz

On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in your retirement plan? This quick quiz will help you find out if it's on track, or whether it needs more work.

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Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments in March. Here's What You Need to Know

The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.

The Independent UK

Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits

International Business Times UK

'We Swore to Serve the American People': 21 Ex-USDS Workers Revolt Against Musk's DOGE and Walk Out

21 employees from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resigned in protest, citing concerns over dismantling public services, escalating tensions over Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures.

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