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Whenever a government shutdown lingers, federal employees naturally worry about paychecks, job security, and how daily ...

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The anticipated increase in Social Security benefits for 2026 faces potential delays due to a government shutdown. This ...

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Social Security benefits are subject to tax. The threshold at which tax kicks in isn't indexed to inflation, so more people are taxed each year. You can reduce the chances you'll owe tax on benefits ...

Last year, retirement benefits remained available to the same overall proportion of private industry and state and local government workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For state and ...

Duke reached a $2.35 million settlement agreement last week in response to a 2023 class-action lawsuit filed by retired Duke Health nurse Joy Franklin, who alleged that the University had been ...

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers may find themselves suddenly furloughed and without a paycheck. Here's what they ...

If you're looking to file for Social Security spousal benefits, you must understand how they work. You should know that you can claim spousal benefits even if you're divorced or have an earnings ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to ...