Democrats Push Issues In Closing Message Against Donald Trump
It’s one of the most-aired ads of the 2024 election: Buddy, a Black man from Allentown, Pennsylvania, watches on a tablet as former President Donald Trump tells a crowd at …
Social Security
Trump plan would hasten Social Security insolvency: Budget group
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign plans would significantly accelerate the already-fast-approaching date when Social Security is projected to run out of money, a nonpartisan budget group said Monday. Trump’s agenda …
Donald Trump’s Proposals Would Hurt Social Security’s Finances, Analysis Finds
The popular Social Security retirement insurance program would run out of money faster if Congress adopted policies promoted by former President Donald Trump, according to a new analysis by an …
How 2024 presidential race may influence Social Security
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen during a debate watch party at the Cameo Art House Theatre in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Sept. 10, …
Maximum Social Security retirement benefit: Here’s who qualifies
Twenty47studio | Moment | Getty Images Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will benefit from the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, set to take effect in January. With that increase, the …
How the Social Security payroll tax limit for 2025 may affect you
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images How the Social Security tax calculation works The Social Security payroll tax rate is 12.4%, with workers paying 6.2% through paycheck deductions. Employers pay …
Social Security cost-of-living 2.5% adjustment for 2025: What to know
Portra | E+ | Getty Images Now that the pace of inflation has come down, the cost-of-living adjustments are more average. Social Security’s annual benefit increases have averaged about 2.6% …
Bill to eliminate Social Security GPO, WEP rules gets closer to a vote
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images House lawmakers in Washington have the signatures they need to force a vote on a bill to eliminate rules that reduce Social Security …
Alaska Republican Compared Social Security To ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Nick Begich, the Alaska Republican challenging Rep. Mary Peltola (D) in a critical House race, compared Social Security to a “Ponzi scheme” in an appearance on a conservative talk radio …
Congress wants to nix GPO, WEP rules reducing Social Security benefits
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images Rare bipartisan momentum is growing in the House of Representatives to force a vote on a bill that would address a topic Congress typically …