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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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Some Social Security Recipients Will See Wage Garnishment in Just Weeks
Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social Security Administration due to overpayments in 2023, according to KFF ...
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 ...