French Retirees Receive Unexpected 2.2% Pension Increase
The French government's rejection of the 2025 social security budget resulted in a 2.2% increase in basic retirement pensions for retirees starting January 1, 2025, impacting various pension funds with varying payment dates.
French Retirees Receive Unexpected 2.2% Pension Increase
The French government's rejection of the 2025 social security budget resulted in a 2.2% increase in basic retirement pensions for retirees starting January 1, 2025, impacting various pension funds with varying payment dates.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Bills This Week
The Turkish Parliament will this week debate bills concerning civil servants' rights, health insurance, and tax payment extensions for earthquake-affected areas, following the passage of the 2025 budget.
Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Bills This Week
The Turkish Parliament will this week debate bills concerning civil servants' rights, health insurance, and tax payment extensions for earthquake-affected areas, following the passage of the 2025 budget.
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28% Bias Score
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
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40% Bias Score
Spousal Inheritance: Navigating Financial Implications and Estate Planning
The death of a spouse triggers complex financial implications, including asset transfer rules, tax adjustments (like step-up in basis), and Social Security survivor benefits; proactive estate planning and professional guidance are crucial for a smooth transition.
Spousal Inheritance: Navigating Financial Implications and Estate Planning
The death of a spouse triggers complex financial implications, including asset transfer rules, tax adjustments (like step-up in basis), and Social Security survivor benefits; proactive estate planning and professional guidance are crucial for a smooth transition.
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8% Bias Score
Senate to Vote on Social Security Bill Costing $196 Billion
The Senate is set to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for about 3 million people by repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, costing $196 billion over 10 years and accelerating the trust fund's insolvency by six months, accord...
Senate to Vote on Social Security Bill Costing $196 Billion
The Senate is set to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for about 3 million people by repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, costing $196 billion over 10 years and accelerating the trust fund's insolvency by six months, accord...
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52% Bias Score
Senate to Vote on Social Security Fairness Act: $200 Billion Cost, Increased Insolvency Risk
The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would eliminate benefit adjustments for certain public sector employees, potentially costing Social Security nearly $200 billion over 10 years and increasing its insolvency risk, based on Congressional Budget Office estimates.
Senate to Vote on Social Security Fairness Act: $200 Billion Cost, Increased Insolvency Risk
The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would eliminate benefit adjustments for certain public sector employees, potentially costing Social Security nearly $200 billion over 10 years and increasing its insolvency risk, based on Congressional Budget Office estimates.
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64% 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
Turkish Mayor Stages Self-imposed House Arrest to Protest Unpaid Social Security Debts
The mayor of Ereğli Municipality, Umut Akpınar, announced a self-imposed house arrest to protest blocked bank accounts due to 40 million Turkish Lira in unpaid social security debts from the previous administration, hindering service provision.
Turkish Mayor Stages Self-imposed House Arrest to Protest Unpaid Social Security Debts
The mayor of Ereğli Municipality, Umut Akpınar, announced a self-imposed house arrest to protest blocked bank accounts due to 40 million Turkish Lira in unpaid social security debts from the previous administration, hindering service provision.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Poised to Pass Social Security Fairness Act, Adding \$195 Billion to Deficit
The Senate is set to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, eliminating benefit reductions for almost 3 million public employees, adding \$195 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years and accelerating the program's insolvency by six months, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Senate Poised to Pass Social Security Fairness Act, Adding \$195 Billion to Deficit
The Senate is set to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, eliminating benefit reductions for almost 3 million public employees, adding \$195 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years and accelerating the program's insolvency by six months, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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48% Bias Score
Potential US Government Shutdown Before Christmas: Airport Delays Likely
A potential US government shutdown before Christmas could cause significant airport delays due to understaffed TSA, but mail and Social Security payments would continue; the 2019 shutdown cost $3 billion.
Potential US Government Shutdown Before Christmas: Airport Delays Likely
A potential US government shutdown before Christmas could cause significant airport delays due to understaffed TSA, but mail and Social Security payments would continue; the 2019 shutdown cost $3 billion.
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40% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Looms: Social Security Benefits Continue, But Other Impacts Looming
A potential federal government shutdown this weekend would affect millions of employees' paychecks and access to government services, while programs like Social Security would continue, though with delays; other programs like SNAP and WIC could face disruptions if the shutdown is prolonged and air t...
Government Shutdown Looms: Social Security Benefits Continue, But Other Impacts Looming
A potential federal government shutdown this weekend would affect millions of employees' paychecks and access to government services, while programs like Social Security would continue, though with delays; other programs like SNAP and WIC could face disruptions if the shutdown is prolonged and air t...
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44% Bias Score
Senate Approves Social Security Fairness Act, Increasing Benefits for Millions
The Senate voted 73-27 to advance the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal policies reducing benefits for nearly 3 million retirees with public pensions, costing an estimated $195 billion over ten years and addressing decades-old inequities.
Senate Approves Social Security Fairness Act, Increasing Benefits for Millions
The Senate voted 73-27 to advance the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal policies reducing benefits for nearly 3 million retirees with public pensions, costing an estimated $195 billion over ten years and addressing decades-old inequities.
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48% Bias Score