Trump is 'Not Going to Touch' Entitlement Programs

  Trump: 'Not Going to Touch' Entitlement Programs

"...President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday that his administration is "not going to touch" entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, but didn't rule out that spending cuts can come through rooting out fraud and waste in the programs. "We are going to look for fraud..."

Reference: www.newsmax.com




 

Congressman Neal Reintroduces Legislation to Fix Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)

  Congressman Neal Reintroduces Legislation to Fix Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)

"Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reintroduced his legislation, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023, to fix the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The bill provides meaningful relief to current WEP retirees and fixes the WEP for future retirees, ensuring public servants can retire with the security, dignity, and peace of mind they deserve: “The WEP negatively affects 2 million retired public servants across the country..."

Reference: House.gov via Federal Retirement
 

Retirement Planning | Create your personal 'My Social Security Account' to estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive

  Retirement Planning | Create your personal my Social Security Account to estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive

"A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive. ...Create your account here"

Reference: www.ssa.gov
 

5 Tips to a Quicker Retirement

 

Achieving your financial goals in a shorter time frame.

5 Tips to a Quicker Retirement

"...If you’re under the Federal Employees Retirement System, keep working. At least until you qualify for Social Security retirement, the 1.1 percent FERS annuity calculation factor and cost of living adjustments..."

Reference: www.govexec.com