Social Security Customer-Service Upgrade Unlikely This Year
Waits for phone help, disability decisions expected to worsen in near term
7 Ways to Reduce Taxes on Your Social Security
Moves to lower taxable income also limit the IRS bite
States That Might Cut Taxes on Social Security
AARP backs efforts to reduce the bite on benefits
Biden Budget Would Boost SSA Spending by 10%
$15.5 billion plan targets new hiring, IT improvements
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Social Security Considers Change in SSI Income Rules
Proposal could boost payments, cut paperwork for older and disabled adults in need
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Will Social Security Keep Up with Inflation?
Americans worry about making ends meet, according to a survey of more than 1,000 adults 50 and older
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