Senior Citizens Bill of Rights Archives - Page 25 of 43

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Rising Property Taxes Result In Financial Insecurity For Seniors

Over the past year, many seniors have struggled with the rising costs of property taxes. Luckily there are programs that can help.

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REPORT: If Debt Ceiling Isn’t Raised, Treasury Won’t Have Funds To Pay Social Security Benefits

If the debt ceiling is reached, the government will go into default. Once that happens, Social Security benefit payments hang in the balance as the Treasury decides what to prioritize their spending on. Unfortunately, the many senior citizens relying on their payments will not have the financial security they deserve.

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SSA Acting Commissioner Introduced New Design For The Social Security Statement

The Social Security Statement is a tool to help people understand their earnings impact their benefit payments. A redesign aims to make it easier to read.

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Government Shutdown Avoided; Would It Have Affected Social Security Payments?

If a government shutdown ever occurs - what would it mean for Social Security beneficiaries?

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50% Of Married Retirees Rely On Benefits; What Happens When Income Shrinks For Surviving Seniors?

Senior citizens rely on a fixed income each month. However, when a spouse passes, this income decreases—even with survivor benefit payments. The financial insecurity this creates is unacceptable.