Thousands Still Seek East German Degree Recognition in Thuringia
Nearly 95,000 graduates from former East German colleges in Thuringia have sought degree recognition since 1990, with about 20 applications received last year, primarily for employment purposes, highlighting the lasting impact of reunification on professional credentials.
Thousands Still Seek East German Degree Recognition in Thuringia
Nearly 95,000 graduates from former East German colleges in Thuringia have sought degree recognition since 1990, with about 20 applications received last year, primarily for employment purposes, highlighting the lasting impact of reunification on professional credentials.
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16% Bias Score
UK Pension Anxiety: Half of Over-55s Fear Savings Won't Last
A new study finds that half of over-55s in the UK are worried about outliving their pension savings, revealing concerns about defined contribution schemes and the need for additional income sources beyond the state pension.
UK Pension Anxiety: Half of Over-55s Fear Savings Won't Last
A new study finds that half of over-55s in the UK are worried about outliving their pension savings, revealing concerns about defined contribution schemes and the need for additional income sources beyond the state pension.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Aging Population: Economic Challenges and EU Comparisons
Turkey's Silver Economy, encompassing the economic activity of its 50+ population, is rapidly expanding, but low pensions and emigration of skilled youth create economic and social challenges, contrasting with EU approaches that emphasize workforce participation among older generations.
Turkey's Aging Population: Economic Challenges and EU Comparisons
Turkey's Silver Economy, encompassing the economic activity of its 50+ population, is rapidly expanding, but low pensions and emigration of skilled youth create economic and social challenges, contrasting with EU approaches that emphasize workforce participation among older generations.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Launches PDS Long-Term Savings Program with Government Matching and Tax Benefits
Russia's PDS program offers government-matched savings up to RUB 36,000 yearly for 10 years, tax breaks, and investment income; funds are accessible after 15 years or at ages 55/60, with options to transfer accumulated pension funds.
Russia Launches PDS Long-Term Savings Program with Government Matching and Tax Benefits
Russia's PDS program offers government-matched savings up to RUB 36,000 yearly for 10 years, tax breaks, and investment income; funds are accessible after 15 years or at ages 55/60, with options to transfer accumulated pension funds.
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52% Bias Score
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
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60% Bias Score
Mexican Migrant Coalition Seeks Pension Access for Elderly in US
A coalition of 70 civil organizations is requesting that the Mexican government allow Mexican migrants in the US to access the country's pension program, citing inadequate support for a population of around 500,000 undocumented elderly Mexicans who have contributed significantly to both the US and M...
Mexican Migrant Coalition Seeks Pension Access for Elderly in US
A coalition of 70 civil organizations is requesting that the Mexican government allow Mexican migrants in the US to access the country's pension program, citing inadequate support for a population of around 500,000 undocumented elderly Mexicans who have contributed significantly to both the US and M...
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56% Bias Score
Sunak and Starmer Clash over Workers' Rights Plan During Heated PMQs
During Prime Minister's Questions, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed over the government's new workers' rights plan, with Sunak emphasizing job creation and Starmer raising concerns about potential negative impacts on workers and the economy, leading to a heated exchange and accusations of mislea...
Sunak and Starmer Clash over Workers' Rights Plan During Heated PMQs
During Prime Minister's Questions, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed over the government's new workers' rights plan, with Sunak emphasizing job creation and Starmer raising concerns about potential negative impacts on workers and the economy, leading to a heated exchange and accusations of mislea...
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64% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions of Retirees
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5th, 2025, retroactively eliminating the WEP and GPO, increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector retirees by an average of $360 per month, starting in 2024, with some seeing increases exceeding $1000.
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions of Retirees
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5th, 2025, retroactively eliminating the WEP and GPO, increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector retirees by an average of $360 per month, starting in 2024, with some seeing increases exceeding $1000.
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48% Bias Score
Understanding Social Security's Complex Benefit Rules
Social Security benefits are determined by a complex set of rules impacting eligibility, payout amounts, and timing, including ex-spousal benefits, survivor benefits starting at age 60, and considerations for those with additional government pensions.
Understanding Social Security's Complex Benefit Rules
Social Security benefits are determined by a complex set of rules impacting eligibility, payout amounts, and timing, including ex-spousal benefits, survivor benefits starting at age 60, and considerations for those with additional government pensions.
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36% Bias Score
13% of EU Retirees Continue Working Post-Pension
13% of EU retirees continued working in the first six months of 2023, with half retaining their previous jobs; Baltic countries showed the highest rates (Estonia 54%), while Southern and Eastern European countries had the lowest, often due to less generous pension systems.
13% of EU Retirees Continue Working Post-Pension
13% of EU retirees continued working in the first six months of 2023, with half retaining their previous jobs; Baltic countries showed the highest rates (Estonia 54%), while Southern and Eastern European countries had the lowest, often due to less generous pension systems.
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44% Bias Score
Social Security's Full Retirement Age Rises Again in 2025
The full retirement age for Social Security benefits is increasing to 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959, starting November 2025, impacting younger Boomers and Gen Xers who already face insufficient retirement savings; the final increase will be to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.
Social Security's Full Retirement Age Rises Again in 2025
The full retirement age for Social Security benefits is increasing to 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959, starting November 2025, impacting younger Boomers and Gen Xers who already face insufficient retirement savings; the final increase will be to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Retirement in 2025: Ages, Requirements, and Pensions
In 2025, Spain's legal retirement age is 66 years and 8 months (under 38 years and 3 months of contributions) or 65 years (38 years and 3 months or more); early retirement incurs reductions of up to 21%; minimum and maximum pensions will increase by 2.8%, with the maximum reaching 3,267.55 euros mon...
Spanish Retirement in 2025: Ages, Requirements, and Pensions
In 2025, Spain's legal retirement age is 66 years and 8 months (under 38 years and 3 months of contributions) or 65 years (38 years and 3 months or more); early retirement incurs reductions of up to 21%; minimum and maximum pensions will increase by 2.8%, with the maximum reaching 3,267.55 euros mon...
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40% Bias Score