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The turmoil at the Social Security Administration, which we’ve previously profiled, continues on, as more staff firings may be in the works, computer systems malfunction, and remaining staff struggle to address problems and consumer fears in a system that was already at a 50-year staffing low even before the current…

Just two weeks ago, we began to address the question on the minds of many: Is Social Security at risk in our new political climate? Will efforts to slash government spending put at risk a long-prized government program that provides the primary source of income to at least 40% of…

If there’s one thing for certain right now, it’s that we’re living in a time of great uncertainty. Everything from worldwide geopolitical alliances to public health threats is in flux, including the economic security of our country and our citizens. And among the uncertainties is what’s going on with the…

So you may have seen frightening or even hysterical headlines in recent days about the stability of the Social Security system. Given the millions of us who currently receive Social Security, or will soon apply (or those younger adults who hope the system is still in place and available when…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know it’s both tax prep season and the start of the upcoming 2020 US census. Given that both of these activities involve you handing over personal data to 3rd parties, it’s also a perfect opportunity for scammers to fraudulently take advantage of…

For many of us, it’s the lifeline of our retirement financial security. Estimates are that for nearly half of us over age 65, 50% of our income comes from Social Security. And for nearly ¼ of us, Social Security amounts to almost 90% of our retirement income. That’s a big…