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Debt Ceiling
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Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June
Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
Social Security
No, Social Security is not sending all beneficiaries one-time checks for $4,555
A headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments. Social Security recipients are not receiving one-time bonus checks.
Social Security
One-time payments of $4,555 are not being sent to Social Security beneficiaries
A headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments. Social Security recipients are not receiving one-time bonus checks.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Social Security
Republicans did not vote to raise retirement age to 70
A group of Republicans proposed, but never voted on, a plan to keep Social Security funded by raising the retirement age.
Social Security
No, 156 Republicans didn’t vote to raise the age for Social Security to 70
A group of Republicans proposed, but never voted on, a plan to keep Social Security funded by raising the retirement age.
Scams
5 signs of a Social Security scam
Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Joe Biden
Biden proposed sunsetting Medicare, Social Security while senator
While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Government
Yes, in 1975 Joe Biden proposed sunsetting all federal spending, including Medicare and Social Security
While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Social Security
Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in March
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in March, but the second is an advance for April — it’s not a bonus payment.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June
Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
Social Security
No, Social Security is not sending all beneficiaries one-time checks for $4,555
A headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments. Social Security recipients are not receiving one-time bonus checks.
Social Security
One-time payments of $4,555 are not being sent to Social Security beneficiaries
A headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments. Social Security recipients are not receiving one-time bonus checks.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Social Security
Republicans did not vote to raise retirement age to 70
A group of Republicans proposed, but never voted on, a plan to keep Social Security funded by raising the retirement age.
Social Security
No, 156 Republicans didn’t vote to raise the age for Social Security to 70
A group of Republicans proposed, but never voted on, a plan to keep Social Security funded by raising the retirement age.
Scams
5 signs of a Social Security scam
Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security
Scams and Social Security
Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Joe Biden
Biden proposed sunsetting Medicare, Social Security while senator
While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Government
Yes, in 1975 Joe Biden proposed sunsetting all federal spending, including Medicare and Social Security
While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Social Security
Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in March
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in March, but the second is an advance for April — it’s not a bonus payment.
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