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Trump, Social Security and Privatize

CNN on MSN · 17h

Treasury secretary calls new Trump accounts ‘a backdoor’ way to privatize Social Security

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday likened the Trump accounts created by Republicans’ massive new domestic policy law to “a backdoor for privatizing Social Security.” Democrats are already launching political attacks.

The Daily Beast on MSN · 6h

Trump Opens ‘Backdoor’ for Bessent to Privatize Social Security

“In a way, it is a backdoor for privatizing Social Security,” Bessent said at a Breitbart event in Washington, Politico reported. “If, all of a sudden, these accounts grow and you have in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for your retirement, that’s a game-changer, too.”

‘Massive own goal’: Joe rips Trump official floating Social Security privatization

A top Trump official is raising eyebrows after calling new tax-deferred “Trump accounts” a “back door for privatizing Social Security.” On Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough and Rep. Ritchie Torres reacted to Bessent’s slip,

Supplemental Security Income Aug. 2025

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

When will I get my August Social Security check? Why you may get 2 SSI payments this month

Social Security's new repayment policy may mean smaller checks for some beneficiaries. Here's what to know about August's checks.

USA TODAY · 3h

Expecting a Social Security payment? See schedule for August in Michigan

Social Security payments in August will follow a normal schedule for Michigan retirees and others who receive money, however those who were previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may see smaller benefit checks.

CNET on MSN · 1d

Supplemental Security Income August 2025: You're Getting Two Payments

Supplemental Security Income recipients can look forward to receiving two payments this August, with the first being sent out by the end of this week. This can sometimes happen depending on what days of the week a pay date falls on or if it falls on a holiday.

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4 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefit After You've Applied

You don't have to do anything to get the government to acknowledge your more recent work history. The Social Security ...

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Should You Claim Social Security Sooner? A Shortfall and Shrinking Buying Power Spark Urgency for Retirees

Locking in guaranteed payments early can be appealing, but retirees should carefully consider the long-term impact.

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Social Security is making it harder for seniors to do routine tasks by phone in latest anti-fraud effort

Senior citizens soon won’t be able to simply call the Social Security Administration to change their address or check the ...

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Will the Social Security 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Make a Difference for Retirees? Here's What We Know.

There's Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well. This is a monthly benefit for the blind, disabled, and low-income ...

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Social Security now says online-authentication rules will be encouraged — but ‘entirely optional’

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that it was amending a regulatory filing that would have required increased ...

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