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Social Security COLA Increase for 2025 Could Be the Lowest in Four Years

The Social Security COLA increase is likely to be the lowest since 2021 as new reports showing inflationary pressure subsiding.

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National Public Data says "only" 1.3 million users at risk, but that it leaked its own password

A new report filed with the Maine Attorney General puts the number of affected people at 1.3 million.

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Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?

During a campaign event with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Michigan on Aug. 8, Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, used the word “damn” four times during his brief remarks, including in two sentences in a row:

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What Are Social Security Credits, and How Do They Work?

You have to earn a certain amount of money for a certain amount of time in order to be eligible to collect Social Security benefits.

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Fact-checking Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention - Roll Call

Jobs, inflation and crime were subjects of some of the false and misleading claims at the first night of the Democratic convention.

Roll Call

Find out if your Social Security number was included in last week's massive data breach

Nearly 3 billion records were impacted.

Fortune

Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation – Americans born between 1946 and 1964 – are the most numerous in the House, and in the Senate they outnumber lawmakers from…

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Is Market Risk Holding Your Retirement Nest Egg Hostage?

If you have plenty of retirement savings but still feel like you need to limit your spending, you might need an integrated retirement plan.

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Four Steps to Help You Hit Your Magic Number for Retirement

Americans feel they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. The good news, if you're falling short, is you might not need that much to reach your individual retirement goals.

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Experts: "No tax on tips" is a bad idea

Trump and Harris agree that tips shouldn't be taxed. Economists agree that won't help much — and could backfire

Salon

Harris vs Trump: How the presidential candidates compare on economic policy

Harris expands on Biden policies as Trump pushes expansion of oil and gas production to lower prices

The Independent UK

Florida Democrat Mucarsel-Powell outlines how her 'purple' campaign can oust Trump-backed Rick Scott

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is currently the only Latina running for the Senate, seeking to overturn Rick Scott's seat in Florida. Here's where she stands on several key issues

Latin Times

Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

JD Vance repeatedly expressed alarm about declining birth rates as he launched his political career with a bid for the U.S. Senate in Ohio

The Independent UK

Jamie Dimon wants to hit millionaires with 'Buffett Rule' to tackle national debt

'The Buffett Rule' was coined after the Berkshire Hathaway CEO highlighted he pays the same percentage share of income tax as his secretary Debbie Bosanek.

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Thinking About Unretiring in 2025? Here’s What You Need To Know

Unretiring is a growing trend, with 37.5% of workers age 55+ employed as of 2024. Here's what's driving the return to work. Are you thinking about unretiring?

The Texas Tribune

Here’s how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 election

The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.

International Business Times UK

Author Starts Saving In Her 30s But Wants To Retire A Millionaire; Financial Advisor Reveals Four Mistakes She's Making

Best-selling author Jen Glantz had her retirement portfolio reviewed by a financial planner, who found it lacked tax diversification, passive income streams, and timely contributions to retirement accounts.

Kiplinger

What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits

Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.

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Massive leak of US personal information shows up on hacking forum, including almost 2.7 billion records

Almost 2.7 billion records containing names, addresses, and even Social Security numbers of US residents has shown up as a free download on a popular hacking forum.

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94% working Indian women without workplace maternity benefits

India has amongst the most progressive laws on maternity benefits. But a large majority of India’s workforce is engaged in informal work. Further, the law exempts small firms from having to provide these benefits. As a result, 93.5 percent of women workers in the country cannot access maternity benefits, our…

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How to Avoid the 'Widow's Penalty' After the Loss of a Spouse

After a spouse dies, people face the "widow's penalty," in which their tax bill may rise. Here's how to avoid it.

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Seven Lessons for New Retirees, From a New Retiree

The former editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance shares key financial takeaways from his first year of retirement.

Reason

Mike Pence's Sensible (and Probably Doomed) Plan To Fix the National Debt

Lawmakers must be willing to reform so-called "mandatory spending," Pence's nonprofit argues in a new document.

The Conversation

The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme

In the face of shrinking populations, many of the world’s major economies are trying to engineer higher birth rates.

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Minnesota Gov. Walz's Social Security Stance Clarified By Campaign

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's support for Social Security and his commitment to protecting the program amidst scrutiny and past comments.

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