G.O.P. threats to leverage the full faith and credit of the United States to force spending cuts have raised alarm about a debt showdown next year — and talks about how to head one off in the coming weeks.
Category: Medicare
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Debt Limit Showdown Looms as White House Braces for a Divided Washington
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Republicans Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare
The New York Times – Business:Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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Working While on Social Security: What to Know
The New York Times – Business:Collecting the retiree benefit while earning income gets complicated. Here are some key things to remember.
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Your Paycheck Next Year Will Be Affected by Inflation. Here’s How.
The New York Times – Business:If you get a raise, you may not end up in a higher tax bracket. But more of your income may be subject to Social Security taxes. And you’ll probably pay more for health care.
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An Uptick in Elder Poverty: A Blip, or a Sign of Things to Come?
The New York Times – Business:Seniors didn’t fare as well through the pandemic as most. But longer-term trends aren’t moving in their favor either.