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Edinburgh mum praises disability benefit for helping daughter defy the odds

Caroline Milburn has encouraged others to explore whether they are eligible for a Child Disability Payment after the benefit afforded her nine-year-old opportunities she would not have had otherwise.

Edinburgh Live

Disabled people encouraged to check entitlement to benefits

The Scottish Government is launching a new advertisement campaign to increase take-up of recently devolved disability benefits

Wales Online

Scots mum reliant on disability benefits urges others to check if eligible for new devolved payment

Caroline Milburn, from Edinburgh, said disability benefits have helped cover essential costs for her daughter and give her opportunities she would never have had without them.

Daily Record

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How to Fix Social Security and What to Do While We Wait

Here are four proposals to modify the Social Security program and to ensure the program keeps going strong for future retirees.

Kiplinger

The Social Security Administration compiles a list of all the baby names given to girls and boys born each year depending on the state

Daily Mirror

The real life Gavin and Stacey who are being deported from Barry by the Home Office

'Please do not separate a loving couple that just wants to live in peace and contribute to their home town of Barry'

Wales Online

Florida GOP bill targets Gen Z voters

The bill "came out of nowhere" and passed a committee vote within 24 hours of introduction, Democrat says

Salon

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5 tax tips for older adults

More than half of older taxpayers (57%) are worried they’ll have to pay more taxes this year because of the 5.9% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2022, according to a January survey by The Senior Citizens League

The Independent UK

Republicans' and Democrats' Refusal To Reform Social Security and Medicare Is Political Malpractice

In 10 years, the programs' funds will be insolvent. Over the next 30 years, they will run a $116 trillion shortfall.

Reason

New online PIP guides from DWP could help you claim up to £691 each month

PIP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week for people with a disability or health condition.

Daily Record

Most oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts: AP-NORC poll

Americans are deeply opposed to cutting into Medicare or Social Security benefits, and most support raising taxes on the nation’s highest earners to keep Medicare running as is

The Independent UK

Fox News poll puts Biden’s approval underwater but reveals advantages for Democrats

The president has found support from Americans on issues like gun control, social security and a potential TikTok ban

The Independent UK

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 700 vehicles have been added to the Motability Scheme this Spring.

Daily Record

Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade, report warns

Medicare is forecast to be unable to pay full benefits for inpatient hospital visits and nursing home stays by 2031. Two years after that, Social Security won’t have enough cash on hand to pay full benefits to retirees.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Texas Tribune

State retirees struggle through inflation while budget plans leave them out

Budget proposals in the Texas Legislature include billions in raises for current and retired teachers, as well as current state employees. So far, retired state employees are not mentioned in the budget plans. The state’s former public servants haven’t had a pension raise in 20 years.

Tribune News Service

How to make $100,000 or more and pay no income taxes

Yes, it’s entirely possible to make more than $100,000 and pay no federal income tax on it, and this article will show you exactly what you need to do to claim your tax-free cash. It’s completely legal – and incredibly! – the tax code almost seems to encourage you to…

Daily Record

Scottish benefits to be paid early this week due to Easter bank holidays

Payments of Adult Disability Payment and Scottish Child Payment could arrive early for some people.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Social Security is perfectly healthy, but there’s one easy way to improve it

’Tis the season for hand-wringing over the fiscal condition of Social Security.

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Tribune News Service

Editorial: Can a dysfunctional Congress rescue Social Security and Medicare from disaster?

For all of this week’s focus on Donald Trump’s legal travails — and the breathless commentary and speculation surrounding it from all quarters — there was significantly less ink spilled on what looms as a far more consequential development, at least in the long-term and for average Americans contemplating a…

The Guardian - US

Every indictment will make Trump stronger – and Republicans wilder

Rupert Murdoch, the Koch network and other rightwing power brokers know the monster they created is now out of control

Kiplinger

Social Security Optimization If You Save More Than $250,000

When you choose to take benefits will make a difference in how your income and assets play out over many years. Let’s explore some scenarios.

Tribune News Service

Trump vs. DeSantis: A timeline of Florida’s hottest political feud

TAMPA, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis seem destined to battle for the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Even though DeSantis has not yet announced his candidacy, there’s a new controversy between the two men seemingly every day. This timeline, which we plan to update frequently in…

Reason

Social Security Will Be Insolvent by 2033

New data from the program's trustees show that insolvency will hit a year sooner than previously expected, giving policy makers just a decade before automatic benefit cuts occur.

WEKU

Social Security is now expected to run short of cash by 2033

Policymakers will need to patch the Social Security program by 2033 to avoid draconian cuts in benefits, a year earlier than had been predicted. A trust fund for Medicare will run out of cash by 2031.

Tribune News Service

Social Security insolvency seen coming a year earlier than before

WASHINGTON — The Social Security system’s retiree fund will be able to fully pay scheduled benefits until 2033, one year earlier than reported last year.

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