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Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7% for 2026
The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2026, increasing the average monthly benefit by $54 to $2,062, based on August inflation data, although this increase might be offset by Medicare premium increases.
Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7% for 2026
The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2026, increasing the average monthly benefit by $54 to $2,062, based on August inflation data, although this increase might be offset by Medicare premium increases.
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28% Bias Score
Protecting Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement
This article details how to protect Social Security benefits from reduction or loss due to work before full retirement age, garnishment, taxation, or changes in eligibility, and suggests alternative income strategies like annuities and reverse mortgages.
Protecting Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement
This article details how to protect Social Security benefits from reduction or loss due to work before full retirement age, garnishment, taxation, or changes in eligibility, and suggests alternative income strategies like annuities and reverse mortgages.
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44% Bias Score
French Assembly Approves Graduated Salary Increase for Deputy Mayors
The French National Assembly approved a graduated increase in deputy mayors' salaries in towns under 20,000, ranging from 10% to 4% based on commune size, and a controversial measure granting additional retirement quarters per term for local elected officials, despite concerns about the €45 million ...
French Assembly Approves Graduated Salary Increase for Deputy Mayors
The French National Assembly approved a graduated increase in deputy mayors' salaries in towns under 20,000, ranging from 10% to 4% based on commune size, and a controversial measure granting additional retirement quarters per term for local elected officials, despite concerns about the €45 million ...
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44% Bias Score
German Court Rules Voluntary Pension Contributions Don't Count Toward Basic Pension
The German Federal Social Court rejected a 77-year-old's appeal to include voluntary pension contributions in his basic pension calculation, ruling that only mandatory contributions count toward the minimum 33-year requirement; the court upheld the existing system, highlighting differences between m...
German Court Rules Voluntary Pension Contributions Don't Count Toward Basic Pension
The German Federal Social Court rejected a 77-year-old's appeal to include voluntary pension contributions in his basic pension calculation, ruling that only mandatory contributions count toward the minimum 33-year requirement; the court upheld the existing system, highlighting differences between m...
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36% Bias Score
House Republicans Propose Cuts to Federal Employee Retirement Benefits
The House Republicans' plan to cut \$50 billion from the federal retirement system over the next decade by increasing contribution rates and altering benefit calculations could cause many federal workers to retire early to secure their current benefits, potentially leading to staffing shortages.
House Republicans Propose Cuts to Federal Employee Retirement Benefits
The House Republicans' plan to cut \$50 billion from the federal retirement system over the next decade by increasing contribution rates and altering benefit calculations could cause many federal workers to retire early to secure their current benefits, potentially leading to staffing shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
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48% Bias Score
German Parents Receive Financial Support for Child Rearing
In Germany, parents can apply for child-rearing periods to offset career breaks, receiving contributions based on average wages up to the child's third birthday, and child-consideration periods until the tenth birthday, potentially increasing later pension benefits.
German Parents Receive Financial Support for Child Rearing
In Germany, parents can apply for child-rearing periods to offset career breaks, receiving contributions based on average wages up to the child's third birthday, and child-consideration periods until the tenth birthday, potentially increasing later pension benefits.
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Air Force Denies Retirement Benefits to Transgender Service Members
The US Air Force will separate around a dozen transgender service members with 15-18 years of service without retirement benefits, forcing them to choose between a separation payment or involuntary dismissal, following a Supreme Court ruling allowing a ban on transgender soldiers.
Air Force Denies Retirement Benefits to Transgender Service Members
The US Air Force will separate around a dozen transgender service members with 15-18 years of service without retirement benefits, forcing them to choose between a separation payment or involuntary dismissal, following a Supreme Court ruling allowing a ban on transgender soldiers.
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60% Bias Score
German Court: Voluntary Pension Contributions Don't Count Toward Basic Pension
The German Federal Social Court ruled that voluntary pension contributions don't count toward the basic pension, rejecting a 77-year-old's claim; this decision highlights the difference between mandatory and voluntary contributions in Germany's pension system and affects 1.27 million recipients of t...
German Court: Voluntary Pension Contributions Don't Count Toward Basic Pension
The German Federal Social Court ruled that voluntary pension contributions don't count toward the basic pension, rejecting a 77-year-old's claim; this decision highlights the difference between mandatory and voluntary contributions in Germany's pension system and affects 1.27 million recipients of t...
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44% Bias Score
Proposed FERS Changes to Increase Employee Contributions and Alter Pension Calculations
Proposed changes to the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) will increase employee contributions, alter pension calculations, and end early retirement supplements for most employees, impacting retirement planning and potentially reducing benefits for current and future federal workers.
Proposed FERS Changes to Increase Employee Contributions and Alter Pension Calculations
Proposed changes to the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) will increase employee contributions, alter pension calculations, and end early retirement supplements for most employees, impacting retirement planning and potentially reducing benefits for current and future federal workers.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Addresses Social Security Concerns Amidst Trump Administration Cuts
Former President Joe Biden will deliver his first public address since leaving office at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago on Tuesday, focusing on protecting Social Security amid concerns about the Trump administration's cuts to government programs...
Biden Addresses Social Security Concerns Amidst Trump Administration Cuts
Former President Joe Biden will deliver his first public address since leaving office at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago on Tuesday, focusing on protecting Social Security amid concerns about the Trump administration's cuts to government programs...
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48% Bias Score
İyi Party's Welfare Bill: Minimum Wage, Pensions, and Tax Adjustments
The İyi Party submitted a "Welfare Package Bill" to the Turkish parliament proposing a minimum retirement pension equal to at least the net minimum wage, using national income inflation for minimum wage calculations, increasing tax brackets, partially providing a promised bonus to retired civil serv...
İyi Party's Welfare Bill: Minimum Wage, Pensions, and Tax Adjustments
The İyi Party submitted a "Welfare Package Bill" to the Turkish parliament proposing a minimum retirement pension equal to at least the net minimum wage, using national income inflation for minimum wage calculations, increasing tax brackets, partially providing a promised bonus to retired civil serv...
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48% Bias Score
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