#social-security

#social-security

On July 3, Social Security sent an email stating that the new law eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, indicating that nearly 90% would no longer pay these taxes.

Receiving an unexpected bill from the Social Security Administration can raise anxiety and be a major form of confusion. A recent Reddit user shared her concerns after being told she owes $13,000 to Social Security.

In 2024, Social Security cost $1.485 trillion while revenues totaled $1.418 trillion, leading to a $67 billion deficit. The OASI trust fund could run out by 2033.

President Trump falsely claimed that Medicaid is left the same by his proposed domestic policy bill, which actually includes significant funding cuts; this contradicts his statements.

The head of Nato indicated that all 32 members agreed to increase military spending significantly, raising concerns about the attendant costs for social and environmental programs.

For one Redditor, taking care of an adult sibling who received a life-altering injury is no walk in the park.

It's a brutal reality to accept that... as you grow older, you may have to deal with bureaucracy, such as the Social Security Administration.

Musk said DOGE became the 'whipping boy for everything,' facing unfair backlash from critics who believed it was responsible for broad cuts to social programs.