Donald Trump’s interim Social Security chief suggested Thursday night he will effectively turn off the agency that manages the essential safety net program for seniors and the disabled, if Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can’t access the non-anonymized sensitive personal information and data of hundreds of millions of Americans, based…
I once took refuge from my political day job by attending laugh-filled game nights at the home of a person now firing tens of thousands of federal workers. For Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s right-hand man at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), life has always been a game. A puzzle to be solved regardless…
DNY59 / Getty Images/iStockphoto We’ve all heard the advice: Wait until you’re 70 to claim Social Security and you’ll get the biggest possible monthly check. Tim F., a retired healthcare worker from Arizona, followed this advice to the letter. But now, at 75, he’s having second thoughts. Find Out: I’m Retired and Regret My Frugal…
Trump layoffs could impact IRS, tax refunds, experts say Tax experts are advising taxpayers to file early to avoid delays as the IRS faces potential layoffs from the Trump administration. IRS hasn’t experienced glitches issuing tax refunds so far, experts say. For the week ending March 7, the average federal income tax refund was $3,324…
The Social Security Fairness Act ended the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset. These two provisions had reduced or eliminated benefits for over 3 million people who received pensions from jobs that didn’t pay into Social Security. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press) Dear Liz: My husband agreed to serve as successor trustee…
Protect your retirement lifestyle against stock market volatility. Getty If you’re retired, what should you do about recent gyrations in the stock market? During 2024, the S&P 500 gained 25% when you include the return from dividends. In 2025, however, it’s fluctuated significantly due to concerns about a possible recession caused by pending tariffs and…
Getting overpaid by Social Security will soon come at a high cost, with the agency saying Friday it’s reinstating a plan to take 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly check to claw back the money, up from the current 10% rate. The policy change highlights an issue that had caused financial hardship for some beneficiaries in…
What is the best time to claim your social security? What is the best time to claim your social security? 03:51 The Social Security Administration (SSA) said it is reinstating a plan to recover 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries, a policy the agency had abandoned last year after an outcry over cases in which the…
Elon Musk Once Again Calls Social Security ‘The Biggest Ponzi Scheme Of All Time,’ Struggles To Explain To Joe Rogan Why Elon Musk has never been shy about his opinions, and Social Security is no exception. During a recent appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the billionaire CEO once again called the program “the biggest…
Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk’s claims 05:26 More than 1.1 million people with public pensions — teachers, firefighters, police officers and the like — have recently received retroactive benefits due to the Social Security Fairness Act, the Social Security Administration said on Tuesday. The SSA…