Why more men are dropping out of the workforce
Men have been steadily dropping out of the workforce, especially men ages 25 to 54, who are considered to be in their prime working years. According to the U.S. Bureau …
Government welfare systems
Supplemental Security Income marks 50 years. How benefits may change
Martonaphoto | Moment | Getty Images A federal program for people with disabilities and older adults made its first benefit payments 50 years ago. In 1974, Supplemental Security Income, or …
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as SSI benefit barrier
Zeljkosantrac | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from reducing payments to certain beneficiaries. The change applies to …
Bank CEOs show support for SSI reform bill
Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Current SSI asset limits ‘lock people in poverty’ Current SSI asset limits are extremely low — $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 per couple. …
Lawmakers press Social Security on lost benefits
Douglas Sacha | Moment | Getty Images When Covid-19 stimulus checks were deployed to millions of Americans, the government reassured Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries they were eligible …
Thailand’s new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks
Srettha Thavisin, Thailand’s prime minister, arrives at the Thai Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Valeria Mongelli | Bloomberg | Getty Images Months of political deadlock and …