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Goldman Sachs Warns: The Retirement Math No Longer Works—Even For The Rich – Financial Freedom Countdown
Goldman Sachs’ 2025 Retirement Survey & Insights Report paints a sobering picture of the American retirement landscape. The traditional wisdom…
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Trump Administration Revives Student Loan Forgiveness And Millions Could Finally See Their Debt Wiped Clean – Financial Freedom Countdown
After months of uncertainty, the Trump administration has resumed discharging student loans under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan. The program,…
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Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement Back On Track As Shutdown Forces BLS To Make Rare Exception – Financial Freedom Countdown
In a rare move amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced Friday that it will…
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Social Security’s Clawback Policy Could Bankrupt Seniors: The Devastating Impact Of 100% Overpayment Withholdings – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reinstated a controversial policy that could significantly impact seniors’ finances. Starting March 27, 2025,…
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Consumer Confidence In U.S. Economy Plunges To 12-Year Low—A Sharp Reversal From January’s Record Optimism – Financial Freedom Countdown
Just two months ago, Americans were riding a wave of economic optimism not seen in years. According to a Gallup…
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Student Loan Advocates To Sue Over Trump’s Order Handing $1.6 Trillion Debt To SBA—Chaos Ahead? – Financial Freedom Countdown
On March 20th, President Trump issued an order to shut down the Department of Education—an action that some legal experts…
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Social Security Slashes $800M In Costs—But Could It Lead To “Breaking Social Security”? – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced sweeping budget cuts totaling more than $800 million for fiscal 2025, targeting hiring,…
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Social Security Sends Over $7.5 Billion In Retroactive Benefits —But Some May Face A Tax Surprise – Financial Freedom Countdown
More than 1.1 million Americans have received long-awaited retroactive Social Security payments, with an average payout of $6,710. While this…
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Trump Admin Yanks Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Applications After Court Ruling—Millions Left Scrambling – Financial Freedom Countdown
In a sudden move, the Trump administration’s Department of Education removed two crucial student loan applications on Friday, 21st February…
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Seniors Brace For Another Social Security Letdown As 2026 COLA Prediction Signals Trouble Ahead – Financial Freedom Countdown
Millions of retirees counting on Social Security to keep up with rising costs may face yet another financial squeeze in…
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