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Social Security
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9 States Still Taxing Social Security Benefits in 2024
Missouri and Nebraska are latest states to drop Social Security taxes, bringing the number that still tax benefits down to single digits
Social Security Taxes vs. Benefits: Americans Take Far More Out Than They Pay In
New Urban Institute report shows the average American will receive much more in benefits than they pay in to the troubled entitlement program
Opponents Slam Bipartisan Bill for ‘Fast-Tracking’ Social Security Cuts
Introduced by Sens. Joe Manchin and Mitt Romney, the Fiscal Stability Act aims to "stabilize and decrease" debt, but critics say it will accelerate cuts to the trust fund; Meanwhile, GOP candidates voice their plans for Social Security
Social Security Backers Worry Cuts on House Speaker Johnson’s Agenda
Social Security Works, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare issue statements warning against Johnson’s call to form “debt commission” that could cut entitlement programs
Explaining the Misperception Behind Social Security Insolvency
A CRR at Boston College report looks at a previous survey that examines why Americans believe Social Security will cease to exist before retirement
COLA Conundrum: 80% of Retirees Want Better Inflation Protection
Survey finds most seniors want Social Security cost of living adjustment based on index that closer tracks costs of households 62 and older
2024 Medicare Part B Premium Increase: 6%
CMS releases next year’s premium unexpectedly early, and good news: it’s lower than feared
It’s Official: 2024 Social Security COLA Set at 3.2%
Today’s announcement means average monthly check will increase by slightly more than $57 per month
Official 2024 Social Security COLA Announcement Set for Oct. 12
Final forecast predicted 3.2% raise which would be less than half of 2023’s inflation-fueled 8.7% bump
Social Security Checks Still Sent in Event of Government Shutdown
With a partial federal government shutdown on tap if an agreement isn’t reached by midnight Saturday, Social Security beneficiaries can rest assured benefits will still be paid