The Democratic National Committee ( DNC) is going on the offense against President Donald Trump just two days into his second term, blasting the 45th and 47th President over what they say is a plan to follow through on the controversial Project 2025 agenda, including by cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

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Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them? Actually, it's not all bad news.

The top Democrat on the DOGE subcommittee is ready to "fight back" against any attempts to dismantle federal agencies and programs like Social Security and Medicare, she told Axios on Tuesday. Why it matters: Rep.

When you are on  Social Security, you can expect your retirement benefits to increase during most years. That’s because Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) typically happen automatically from year to year.

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Social Security benefits become available to those who qualify as early as the age of 62, but if you can wait until 70, you'll get the maximum payment in your monthly check. That said, sometimes it doesn't make financial sense to wait.

The General Enrollment Period provides an opportunity to make up for a past oversight – the failure to enroll in Part B.

Social Security also goes through changes every year, and some of them can have a meaningful effect on your retirement income. Even if you're not yet retired, it's good to learn about what kinds of things change with Social Security,

My home is paid off, and is worth about $425,000. I also have a one-bedroom condo unit which is now finally paid off, and is worth about $240,000. This is rented out. After expenses (property tax, HOA fees, insurance, etc.) I take home $1,000 a month.

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