Welfare state is not sustainable, says German chancellor
EDITORIAL: Socialism is based on the welfare state. Thus, the German Chancellor is admitting that socialism is unsustainable. More at: Communism, Socialism, and Collectivism Topic…
How To Make Sure Social Security Will Last Another 90 Years, According to Experts
Jordyn Bradley, Investopedia, 8/20/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/how-to-make-sure-social-security-will-last-another-90-years-according-to-experts/ar-AA1KKRT8?ocid=socialshare Key Takeaways Social Security might want to ask for a major overhaul for its 90th birthday. Some economists and…
Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries would now pay more taxes
Gabriela León, Explicame, 8/16/25 The Social Security Fairness Act has sparked widespread attention among retirees, particularly those who previously saw their benefits reduced under the Windfall Elimination Provision…
Trump’s pick to oversee Social Security COLA says “need to sunset” program
Story by Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 8/14/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-pick-to-oversee-social-security-cola-says-need-to-sunset-program/ar-AA1KsEIC?ocid=socialshare President Donald Trump‘s pick for commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics has argued for “sunsetting” Social Security, calling…
Social Security alert issued about big change coming this fall
Story by Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 7/14/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-alert-issued-about-big-change-coming-this-fall/ar-AA1IAXi4?ocid=socialshare The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a new alert on Monday about its plan to discontinue issuing paper checks…
Trump excludes immigrants from 4 federal welfare programs
Story by Gabriela León, Explicame, 7/11/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-excludes-immigrants-from-4-federal-welfare-programs/ar-AA1InXDu?ocid=socialshare You may have heard about sweeping new rules unveiled on July 10 that redefine who can receive certain…
New plan proposed to save Social Security
Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 7/9/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/new-plan-proposed-to-save-social-security/ar-AA1Ih5kp?ocid=socialshare A bipartisan pair of senators have floated a bold new solution to the insolvency crisis facing Social Security, which…
Social Security could vanish for Gen Alpha; Here’s why
Andrea Arlett Nabor Herrera, MiBosilloColombia, 20250701 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-could-vanish-for-gen-alpha-here-s-why/ar-AA1HIPIg?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=48bfc27031174314e5eb88f662b79531&ei=123 Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, represents the youngest cohort in today’s society. While they are…
Social Security’s Shrinking Reserves Could Mean Lower Benefit Payments: What To Know
Story by Blake Stimac, CNET, 6/26/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-s-shrinking-reserves-could-mean-lower-benefit-payments-what-to-know/ar-AA1Hny3h?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=c24c8e3e63ea461e8a09726eb6200ffa&ei=23 Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as supplementary income, and for many, it’s their lifeline. According to the latest annual…
Social Security, Medicare to run out of money earlier than expected
Story by Caroline Boda, The Center square, 6/18/25 SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-medicare-to-run-out-of-money-earlier-than-expected/ar-AA1GZ8Ft?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=a5622310df93472da5ff4cce22f0cdc7&ei=16 (The Center Square) – The Social Security program is nine years away from insolvency, the Social…