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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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.”

Fortune

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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.

Roll Call

What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare

The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.

Kiplinger

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Retiring at 65 Is ‘Crazy’

Fink says it's time to rethink the traditional retirement age of 65. Baby boomers are partly to blame.

Kiplinger

Trump Orders Indefinite Halt to Major Federal Assistance Programs that Support Vulnerable Americans

President Trump's administration instructed federal assistance agencies to halt the expenditure of all grants and loans besides those that provide direct funding to individuals needing assistance.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s halt of federal grants and loans

Administrative stay pauses the government’s action, which would upend nearly every corner of US society, till Monday

The Guardian - US

Are you oversharing? These are the 10 pieces of information you don't want to give away – ranked

Giving away your personal details online is a privacy nightmare waiting to happen. Here's the info you need to keep to yourself.

TechRadar

Federal Aid In Limbo: Trump Administration Freezes Loans And Grants

This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

International Business Times

Want To Retire at 62? See if You Can Answer These Seven Questions

Ready to stop working at 62, but aren't sure if you can make it happen? If you answer yes to these questions, retirement may be on the horizon.

Kiplinger

15 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In

The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.

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This new law affects Social Security

Millions of retired Americans are set to benefit, but there are concerns the program could run out of funds sooner

Salon

No social security, paid less than minimum wage: Tribal workers toil to keep Gujarat’s cities clean

Suraj Damor*, 26, first began migrating to Ahmedabad from Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh when he was 17 years old. Damor, a Bhil Adivasi, would initially find daily wage construction work at labour nakas. In 2016, a relative told him about the opportunity of driving a door-to-door waste collection vehicle…

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Downsize in Retirement With 2026 Tax Benefits: 3 Key Strategies

Downsizing retirees may benefit from tax savings, lower utility bills, and freed-up income.

Salon

Say goodbye to these retirement rules

Pension plans and Social Security checks are iffier than ever. Here's what to know about planning for the future

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Six Hurdles for Trump's Tax Bill

While the odds for a new tax bill in 2025 are quite good, there are some sticking points that President Trump and Congress will have to work through.

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The 80% Rule of Retirement: Should This Rule be Retired?

The 80% rule promises a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Does it deliver, or should it go the way of paper checks and landline phones?

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Fortune

If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

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Secure Your Retirement Paycheck: The Power of Three Buckets

Putting all of your nest egg in one basket is risky. Try putting it in three buckets for short-term, medium-term and long-term needs instead.

Al Jazeera

US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship

Trump’s order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t forget the Tories’ £50bn-a-year benefit cuts

Letters: In the debate about social security cuts, there is little mention of the massive cuts already made over the past decade or so, says Ruth Lister

The Conversation

What is a migrant? What is ICE? 10 terms to help you understand the debate over immigration

President Donald Trump aims to upend the immigration system in the United States in his first few days in office. On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed various executive orders that temporarily prevent refugees from coming to the U.S. and block immigrants from applying for asylum at a U.S. border, among…

Reason

Finding Trillions in Federal Cuts Is Easy. But Will Trump and Musk Follow Through?

DOGE won't necessarily have to kill any of Republicans’ sacred cows—but they will have to be put on a diet.

Kiplinger

A Social Security Storm Is Gathering: Here's Your Safety Plan

If Social Security reserves are depleted by 2033, as predicted, future benefits could be cut by as much as 21%. Here’s how to weather the impending storm.

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