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Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025
In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point
Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.Inc. - 2d -
Social Security will stop mailing cards to 3 million people, report says. It could cause chaos at field offices.
The end of the Enumeration Beyond Entry program for some workers means more than 3 million people will now need to visit Social Security offices in person, report says.MarketWatch - 10h -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 2d -
Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.The New York Times - 1d -
Even Republicans want to raise Social Security taxes
Wondering what fixing the program will look like? A new report gives us a clue.MarketWatch - 7h -
No, printing your Social Security record won’t protect you — but doing this will
The key to your financial life is more accessible than you realize.MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - 6d -
Social Security Administration to cut phone service for direct-deposit transactions
Account changes must be made either online or at a field office starting March 29.MarketWatch - 6d -
What Social Security says to do if you're incorrectly listed as dead
An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.CBS News - 2d -
Judge Moves to Limit Musk’s Power, and a Social Security Shake-Up
Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet.The New York Times - 1d -
Social Security pushes some beneficiaries to online or in-person meetings
The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer-service needs,” the AARP cautions.MarketWatch - 1d -
Judge blocks DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.CBS News - 6h -
Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security records in blistering ruling
Judge Ellen Hollander said DOGE is "essentially engaged in a fishing expedition" and its methods are like "hitting a fly with a sledgehammer."NBC News - 6h -
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.The New York Times - 5h -
Judge blasts Social Security fraud 'fishing expedition' by Elon Musk's DOGE
The judge's order blocks the agency from granting DOGE access to systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - 2h -
Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs
Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Who can help me with my Social Security problem now that staff and services are being cut?
Readers have a range of issues — and a lot of trouble getting answers.MarketWatch - 3d -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 1d -
Judge bars Musk's DOGE team from Social Security records in scathing ruling
The judge said DOGE launched a "fishing expedition" and failed to give any reason why it needed to access vast swaths of Americans' personal and private data.CNBC - 5h -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Chargers secure their backup quarterback
The Chargers secured their backup quarterback on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
The Discord Social SDK enables developers to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure at no cost
Discord, the communications for games company, has launched the Discord Social SDK, a toolkit that enables developers of all sizes to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure to drive their game’s ...VentureBeat - 3d -
Trump Pulls Secret Service Protection From Hunter and Ashley Biden
The president posted on social media that Hunter Biden would lose his security detail “effective immediately” and also identified the country he was vacationing in.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats must strike a balance between strength and empathy
Elon Musk has expressed contempt for empathy, calling it a fundamental weakness of Western civilization, and has criticized programs such as Social Security and the funding for fresh food for ...The Hill - 2d -
White House Seeks to Contain Damage From Personal Data in Kennedy Files
Social Security numbers, including for some people still living, were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration released this week.The New York Times - 4h -
Hungary breaks with the EU by seeking to turn Ukraine into ‘buffer zone’
Also in this newsletter: Brussels’ plan to tighten carbon border taxesFinancial Times - 21h -
The GAA Social with referee David Coldrick
On this week's GAA Social, Thomas and Oisin are joined by four-time All-Ireland final referee David Coldrick.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Social Distance
On the five-year anniversary of Covid, a look at the ways we vowed our lives and relationships would change afterward — and how they still might.The New York Times - 5d -
Drake basketball: Social media reacts to the Bulldogs' upset victory in March Madness
Drake basketball: Social media reacts to the Bulldogs' upset victory in March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 34m -
Musk’s entitlement remarks show Trumpworld can’t keep its story straight | Austin Sarat
The billionaire foreshadows cuts to Medicare and social security – despite Trump’s campaign pledges. The Trump administration is setting records and shattering norms in many ways, including in ...The Guardian - 6d -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - 6d -
Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity
Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts. For most of the 17-minute interview, Elon Musk stuck to a script. He was ...The Guardian - 4d
