Social Affairs Minister keeps wealth tax raise on table amid social security cuts debate

All Eyes Are on Social Security's Financial Woes. But Medicare Is in Trouble, Too.

This could be a huge blow to many seniors' budgets.

Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?

Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?

Report Renews Social Security Funding Fight

A new government report showing Social Security’s long-term finances continue to weaken is renewing pressure on Congress to address the program’s funding shortfall as lawmakers advance competing proposals to strengthen the system. The annual report from the Social Security and Medicare trustees, released Wednesday, projects that the trust fund supporting retirement and survivor benefits will have []...Click to read more

ACT Party leader David Seymour takes aim at parliamentary allies, opponents - but especially Labour

The ACT Party leader also announced new welfare policy and a plan to slash the number of government departments.

PML-N leader calls for tax relief, urges business-friendly economic policies

PML-N leader calls for tax relief, urges business-friendly economic policies

‘I speak with millionaires on a daily basis, and they tell me that they want a wealth tax’

Wealth has become so concentrated that it’s damaging our society. Millionaires want that to change The post ‘I speak with millionaires on a daily basis, and they tell me that they want a wealth tax’ appeared first on Big Issue.

Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax: Just the Latest Hit to CA Families

Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax: Just the Latest Hit to CA Families

MP retirement perks: Act leader David Seymour happy to trim perks, Labour leader Chris Hipkins less keen

MP retirement perks: Act leader David Seymour happy to trim perks, Labour leader Chris Hipkins less keen

Senate Defense Bill Would Establish Fund for Government to Buy Into Private Companies

Government stakes in private companies has gained support from both sides of the political aisle.

Social Security is headed for a day of reckoning, and Congress is running out of time to save boomers. Lawmakers are proposing some hard choices

Congress has long dodged any Social Security reforms that would cut benefits, hike taxes, or do both. But those days of procrastination are coming to an end, and some lawmakers are facing up to that reality. The clock is ticking and getting louder. New projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will []

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New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage

A work requirement is coming to Medicaid. Sam Whitehead tells WAMU’s “Health Hub” how to keep your coverage — and who’s exempt from the new rule.

Lotto: Australind couple to ‘help save the planet’ after winning $1.2 million jackpot

The couple are looking forward to retirement and supporting causes ‘closest to their hearts’.

Wealth Wise: Bridging the Healthcare Age Gap for Military Couples with TRICARE and Medicare

Wealth Wise: Bridging the Healthcare Age Gap for Military Couples with TRICARE and Medicare

California Gov. Newsom Calls Wealth Gap A ‘Five-Alarm Fire,’ Demands Tax On Billionaires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the American economic system, proposing a “national billionaires’ tax” and a “true economic reset” to prevent the consolidation of inherited wealth. In a Substack post titled “It’s Time For a National Billionaires’ Tax and a New Social Compact,” Newsom argued that federal, corporate, and [] California Gov. Newsom Calls Wealth Gap A ‘Five-Alarm Fire,’ Demands Tax On Billionaires

Finance says federal tax cut still benefits Canadians despite reduced credits

The federal government is defending its new income tax cut against criticism that it reduces the value of tax credits relied upon by seniors, caregivers and Canadians with disabilities, arguing most taxpayers will still come out ahead.

Public Service Minister: “We Hate to Lose Anyone in Public Service, We’ve Been Doing Our Best to Uplift Salaries”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Financial pressures are continuing to take a toll on the public service, as some government employees consider leaving for better opportunities.

How your taxes could change under Norway's biggest tax reform in decades

Politicians in Norway have long engaged in a heated debate over the country's tax system, and a major shake-up appears to be on the horizon. Here’s how the proposed reforms could affect your finances, with both upsides and downsides to consider.

When husband needs to pay tax on wife’s income

When husband needs to pay tax on wife’s income

Farage seeks August 6 date for by-election which will be boycotted by rivals

The Reform UK leader has come under scrutiny about undeclared gifts and financial support.

Newsom’s wealth tax: Target Musk and Bezos, hand the moon to China

Recently, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed a national wealth tax. The idea is that it is a bad thing that a few billionaires (and one trillionaire) possess all of those riches that they acquired by building things and providing needed services. So, Newsom took to X (owned by Elon Musk, one of his targets) and []

Burnham says he’ll cut benefits. It might just break him

Isabel Hardman: The new PM's worst inheritance will be a party that gets intensely emotional about welfare

Washington seniors are being warned against the one Social Security move you can never undo

Suze Orman warns Washington seniors that claiming Social Security at 62 out of fear of the program running dry locks in a permanent 30 benefit cut for life.

YIKES! Newsom Just Endorsed a New National Wealth Tax, Signaling Huge Shift Toward Socialism

YIKES! Newsom Just Endorsed a New National Wealth Tax, Signaling Huge Shift Toward Socialism

Farage to make statement on his 'future in public life'

The Reform UK leader has faced intense scrutiny over financial support he received before becoming an MP.

Washington rewards failure. It’s time to send career politicians home

Career politicians benefit from gridlock on immigration, drug prices, and housing. Term limits would force Congress to deliver on a deadline, one argues.

Gavin Newsom Pushes National Billionaire Tax After California Ballot Fight

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New Analysis Shows Hiking CGT to Income Tax Levels Will Actually Cost Treasury Billions

New analysis shows that raising Capital Gains Tax to Income Tax levels, the tax idea unifying the ‘soft left’, would lose billions. Something something Laffer Curve CGT is currently either 18 or 24. Following numerous leftist think tanks’ repeated pleas Wes Streeting proposed raising it in line with Income Tax levels. Convicted fraudster Louise Haigh

Where retirement goes to die: Inside America’s geriatric government

Where retirement goes to die: Inside America’s geriatric government