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House Passes Social Security Fairness Act; Senate Vote Looms
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act (327-75), aiming to eliminate rules reducing benefits for 2.8 million public pensioners; the Senate must now pass it before the session ends, facing opposition from experts who argue the bill lacks cost offsets.
House Passes Social Security Fairness Act; Senate Vote Looms
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act (327-75), aiming to eliminate rules reducing benefits for 2.8 million public pensioners; the Senate must now pass it before the session ends, facing opposition from experts who argue the bill lacks cost offsets.
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56% 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
Delayed Wage Index Increases Greek Self-Employed Contributions by 2.7%
Over 800,000 self-employed Greek workers will face a 2.7% increase in social security contributions starting January 2025 due to the delayed implementation of a new wage index, resulting in a €6.43 monthly increase for the most popular insurance category, while a potential further increase is expect...
Delayed Wage Index Increases Greek Self-Employed Contributions by 2.7%
Over 800,000 self-employed Greek workers will face a 2.7% increase in social security contributions starting January 2025 due to the delayed implementation of a new wage index, resulting in a €6.43 monthly increase for the most popular insurance category, while a potential further increase is expect...
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52% Bias Score
"Widespread Retirement Savings Shortfall Threatens Americans' Financial Security"
"Vanguard data reveals a median retirement savings balance of just $35,000 for plan participants, while half of those aged 55-66 have nothing; women are particularly vulnerable, indicating a widespread retirement savings crisis."
"Widespread Retirement Savings Shortfall Threatens Americans' Financial Security"
"Vanguard data reveals a median retirement savings balance of just $35,000 for plan participants, while half of those aged 55-66 have nothing; women are particularly vulnerable, indicating a widespread retirement savings crisis."
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48% Bias Score
İzmir Mayor Rebuts Erdoğan's İzmir Gulf and ESHOT Criticisms
İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay refutes President Erdoğan's claims of İzmir Gulf neglect and ESHOT bus service disruptions, citing ongoing cleanup projects, a planned purchase of 620 new buses, and attributing municipal SGK debt to national economic mismanagement.
İzmir Mayor Rebuts Erdoğan's İzmir Gulf and ESHOT Criticisms
İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay refutes President Erdoğan's claims of İzmir Gulf neglect and ESHOT bus service disruptions, citing ongoing cleanup projects, a planned purchase of 620 new buses, and attributing municipal SGK debt to national economic mismanagement.
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52% Bias Score
2.5% Social Security COLA Increase for 2025
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, increasing benefits for millions starting in January 2025, impacting retirees, disabled individuals, and surviving spouses; tax rates remain unchanged.
2.5% Social Security COLA Increase for 2025
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, increasing benefits for millions starting in January 2025, impacting retirees, disabled individuals, and surviving spouses; tax rates remain unchanged.
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4% Bias Score
Ticket to Work Program Supports Return to Employment for SSDI Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work (TTW) program helps individuals receiving SSDI benefits return to work by providing support services, financial incentives like a Trial Work Period and Extended Period of Eligibility, and vocational counseling to assess readiness and explore job op...
Ticket to Work Program Supports Return to Employment for SSDI Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work (TTW) program helps individuals receiving SSDI benefits return to work by providing support services, financial incentives like a Trial Work Period and Extended Period of Eligibility, and vocational counseling to assess readiness and explore job op...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Unemployment Reaches 2.5 Million in November 2024
Over 2.5 million Spaniards were unemployed in November 2024; to receive benefits, individuals must have contributed for at least 360 days in the past six years, with benefit duration ranging from four months to two years based on contribution levels.
Spanish Unemployment Reaches 2.5 Million in November 2024
Over 2.5 million Spaniards were unemployed in November 2024; to receive benefits, individuals must have contributed for at least 360 days in the past six years, with benefit duration ranging from four months to two years based on contribution levels.
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20% Bias Score
UK Carer Allowance Scandal: Hundreds of Thousands Face Ruinous Penalties
Over 262,000 unpaid carers in the UK faced over £325 million in penalties for minor carer's allowance rule breaches since 2019, due to insufficient DWP staffing and flawed system design, with 600 prosecuted; current overpayments total over £251 million.
UK Carer Allowance Scandal: Hundreds of Thousands Face Ruinous Penalties
Over 262,000 unpaid carers in the UK faced over £325 million in penalties for minor carer's allowance rule breaches since 2019, due to insufficient DWP staffing and flawed system design, with 600 prosecuted; current overpayments total over £251 million.
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64% Bias Score
French Retirees Receive 2.2% Pension Increase After Barnier Government Collapse
French retirees will see a 2.2% increase in their basic pensions starting January 1st, 2024, adding €18 to the average monthly pension of €814, following the fall of the Barnier government which had proposed delaying the indexation.
French Retirees Receive 2.2% Pension Increase After Barnier Government Collapse
French retirees will see a 2.2% increase in their basic pensions starting January 1st, 2024, adding €18 to the average monthly pension of €814, following the fall of the Barnier government which had proposed delaying the indexation.
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44% Bias Score
2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.
2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.
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52% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
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40% Bias Score
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