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Retirement Savings Crisis: Nearly Half of Younger Workers Have No Extra Cash Due to the “Financial Vortex

DavidOctober 9, 2025

Nearly half of younger American workers report having no extra cash to put toward savings, largely due to what financial experts are calling the “financial vortex” — a complex web of economic pressures that trap many in a cycle of limited savings and mounting debt. This situation poses serious concerns for long-term retirement security, with...

Millionaires Face Higher Social Security Tax: Maximum Earnings Subject to Tax Increase to $176,100

DavidOctober 9, 2025

Starting in 2024, social security taxes will undergo a significant update impacting high-income earners, particularly millionaires. The maximum earnings subject to Social Security tax will increase from $160,200 to $176,100, meaning individuals earning above this threshold will see a higher portion of their income taxed for Social Security purposes. This adjustment reflects the annual cost-of-living...

Medicare Premium Increase: Ten Dollars and Thirty Cents of Your COLA Will Be Offset by Higher Part B Costs

DavidOctober 9, 2025

The upcoming year will bring a mixed impact for Medicare beneficiaries, as a $10.30 increase in their monthly premiums will be partially offset by a modest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). While beneficiaries will see an additional $144.60 annually in premium costs, the COLA—set at 3.2% for 2024—will add approximately $5.20 to their monthly Social Security benefits....

WEP and GPO Ends Lead to Teachers and Firefighters Receiving Monthly Pension Increases of Up to $500

DavidOctober 9, 2025

Recent legislative changes to the West Virginia Employee Pension (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) formulas are resulting in significant monthly pension increases for many teachers and firefighters across the state. Eligible retirees are now receiving boosts of up to $500 per month, providing much-needed financial relief amid ongoing economic pressures. These adjustments stem from...

Married Retirees Celebrate as Social Security Benefits for Couples Increase to $3,089 Monthly

DavidOctober 9, 2025

Married retirees are experiencing a notable financial boost as the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an increase in benefits for couples, bringing the average combined monthly payment to approximately $3,089. This adjustment, driven by the annual cost-of-living increase, marks a welcome change amid ongoing economic pressures and inflation concerns. For many couples relying on Social...

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Medicare Premium Increase: Ten Dollars and Thirty Cents of Your COLA Will Be Offset by Higher Part B Costs

Fact-Check: Alaska PFD for 2024 Was $1,702; Confirmed for 2025 at $1,000 — Find Out Your Payment Schedule

Retirement Savings Crisis: Nearly Half of Younger Workers Have No Extra Cash Due to the “Financial Vortex

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Retirement Savings Crisis: Nearly Half of Younger Workers Have No Extra Cash Due to the “Financial Vortex

Millionaires Face Higher Social Security Tax: Maximum Earnings Subject to Tax Increase to $176,100

Medicare Premium Increase: Ten Dollars and Thirty Cents of Your COLA Will Be Offset by Higher Part B Costs

WEP and GPO Ends Lead to Teachers and Firefighters Receiving Monthly Pension Increases of Up to $500

Married Retirees Celebrate as Social Security Benefits for Couples Increase to $3,089 Monthly

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