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Former Social Security Official Pitched an Investment Strategy to Keep Fund Solvent. It Went Nowhere.
Scott Coulter got little traction on his idea to avert the trust fund’s insolvency, accelerated by the tax-and-spending bill.
Social Security Administration sends misleading email lauding Trump's new tax cuts law
The Social Security Administration has sent a misleading email to beneficiaries stating President Donald Trump's sweeping tax ...
Social Security Email Says Policy Bill Eliminates Tax on Benefits. Does It?
The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually does.
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
With an effective date of April 25 on the SSA's communication, it means the 90-day grace period is up as of July 24. The ...
Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say
The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly ...
DOGE cuts have made it hard for seniors to get Social Security offices on the phone
Since DOGE took power in January, complaints about access to the SSA have been “skyrocketing,” according to AARP, the ...
Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Shaping Up to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees
There has been a clear trend in TSCL's Social Security COLA predictions. For four consecutive months, the projected increase ...