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Social Security Turns 90 Today; But Trustees Warn Your Benefits May Not Survive To 100 – Financial Freedom Countdown
Today marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, a program that has kept millions of Americans out of poverty for…
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Bold $1.5 Trillion Plan Promises To Rescue Social Security As Experts Warn Of Big Risks – Financial Freedom Countdown
With the Social Security trust funds projected to run out in less than a decade, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and…
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Trump’s SSA Chief To Warren: ‘Where Were You When Biden Let The System Fall Apart?’ – Financial Freedom Countdown
Frank Bisignano, the new head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), is publicly defending controversial reforms rolled out under the…
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New Trump Order Lets 401(k) Hold Crypto And Private Equity. Is It A Retirement Revolution Or A Trap? – Financial Freedom Countdown
In a move that could reshape retirement planning for millions, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday allowing…
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Trump’s $1,000 Account For Babies Could Grow To $1.9 Million—Here’s What Parents Need To Know – Financial Freedom Countdown
Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, every baby born from 2025 through…
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Trump Pushes Social Security Into The Digital Age As Paper Checks To End This Fall, But Seniors Have Options – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that paper checks will no longer be issued starting September 30, 2025, in…
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Social Security’s Clawback Policy Could Bankrupt Seniors: The Devastating Impact Of 100% Overpayment Withholdings – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reinstated a controversial policy that could significantly impact seniors’ finances. Starting March 27, 2025,…
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Consumer Confidence In U.S. Economy Plunges To 12-Year Low—A Sharp Reversal From January’s Record Optimism – Financial Freedom Countdown
Just two months ago, Americans were riding a wave of economic optimism not seen in years. According to a Gallup…
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Student Loan Advocates To Sue Over Trump’s Order Handing $1.6 Trillion Debt To SBA—Chaos Ahead? – Financial Freedom Countdown
On March 20th, President Trump issued an order to shut down the Department of Education—an action that some legal experts…
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Social Security Slashes $800M In Costs—But Could It Lead To “Breaking Social Security”? – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced sweeping budget cuts totaling more than $800 million for fiscal 2025, targeting hiring,…
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