Social Security Expansion
How will recent Social Security expansion efforts benefit older Americans?
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January 02, 2025: In 2024, our nationwide team of gumshoes set out to answer your most pressing questions about medical bills, such as: Can free preventive care really come with add-on bills for items like surgical trays? Or, why does it cost so much to treat a ratt...Read more >
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Fact Sheet: Social Security and Medicare: Current Facts and Figures
November 22, 2024: Nearly 184 million workers contribute to Social Security and Medicare through payroll taxes. Details like benefit amounts and premiums change each year. Our fact sheet has the latest figures for 2025. Download the fact sheet here....Read more >
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Fact Sheet: Social Security: Current Facts and Figures
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Retirees Praise Harris’ New Medicare Home Care Plan for Seniors
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Retirees Congratulate Kamala Harris on a Strong Debate Performance
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Retirees Express Appreciation for Lower Drug Prices Due to the Inflation Reduction Act
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