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WeirdWriter
Robert Kingett @WeirdWriter@caneandable.social · Aug 07, 2026
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Fuck my life. My country's social security system is the pits. I got survivors benefits because my abusive mother died. I didn't know social security counts that as extra income. I was getting the maximum amount on SSI. I was approved for survivors benefits but then they lowered my SSI payments because I'd have extra income. I know people don't like it when disabled people get things for free, but I wasn't going out and buying cars with it. Fuck.

Your new amount will be $125 unless you appeal.

Firstly, that number is way disproportionate to what I was getting before. The fuck? That's a 95% reduction rate! I hate this system. You bet your ass I'll appeal. I'm lawyering up. Why is it okay for a billionaire to hoard multiple houses but I can't hoard an extra, say, $100 monthly? Explain why billionaires are applauded for stashing cash and poor people like me are spat on because we maybe want to stay at home and write Fan fiction. Oh, is it because I'm not working in your myopic view of work? You don't have a clue what living with a disability is like.

News flash. Billionaires don't work either. Billionaires exploit others labor.

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LiamOMaraIV
Liam O'Mara IV, PhD @LiamOMaraIV@mastodon.social · Jul 30, 2026
The first presidential candidate to include a proposal for #UniversalHealthcare was #TheodoreRoosevelt in 1912, but the first tentative, partial step toward it was taken by #LyndonBJohnson on #ThisDayInHistory in 1965 with the addition of #Medicare & #Medicaid to #SocialSecurity.
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RedwoodSec
RedwoodSec @RedwoodSec@infosec.exchange · Jul 27, 2026
Frank Bisignano: Welcome to the Future! Where DOGE Auctions Your Social Security and IRS Data https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/07/26/frank-bisignano-were-bringing-social-security-and-irs-into-the-future/ #uspol #irs #socialsecurity #doge
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PrivacyDigest
PrivacyDigest @PrivacyDigest@mas.to · Jul 18, 2026
#ICE to Pay #ThomsonReuters $125 Million to Find ‘Voter Fraud’ The Department of #HomelandSecurity (#DHS ) plans to pay data broker giant Thomson #Reuters $125 million for access to its databases of personal data — which includes peoples’ names, addresses, #SocialSecurity numbers, ethnicity, #socialmedia posts, and #geolocation information — to help #Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigate what it describes as “voters fraud” and immigration fraud, according to procurement documents reviewed by 404 Media. The document says Thomson Reuters is able to let ICE continuously monitor millions of people and entities of interest. #ssn #privacy #voterfraud #voter #vote #elections https://www.404media.co/ice-to-pay-thomson-reuters-125-million-to-find-voter-fraud/
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ProPublica
ProPublica @ProPublica@newsie.social · Jul 09, 2026
NEW: A Puerto Rico Government Agency Exposed 1 Million Social Security Numbers A cybersecurity loophole in an official government mapping service left private data easily accessible, Centro de Periodismo Investigativo and ProPublica learned. https://www.propublica.org/article/puerto-rico-crim-data-breach?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post #News #PuertoRico #Government #Cybersecurity #Data #Privacy #SocialSecurity #Tech #Technology
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aSweetGentleman
The Human Capybara @aSweetGentleman@mstdn.social · Jul 08, 2026
RE: https://newsie.social/@ProPublica/116884360778288320 Say goodbye to your 401(k). #retirement #capitalism #uspol #trump #socialsecurity #money
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ProPublica @ProPublica@newsie.social
NEW: Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated — and often riskier — investments. https://www.propublica.org/article/401k-retirement-investment-plan-risk-trump?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post #News #WallStreet #Finance #PersonalFinance #Investment #Trump
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nyt_homepage
NYT > Home Page @nyt_homepage@robot.villas · Jul 03, 2026
Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/your-money/trump-accounts-newborns-social-security-numbers.html #PersonalFinance #SocialSecurity #Newborns
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danwentzel
Dan Wentzel 🏳️‍🌈 @danwentzel@urbanists.social · Jul 02, 2026
The wealthy elites demanding that everyone work until 70 (or longer), so that they don’t have to pay FICA tax on all of their income like the rest of us, are the same wealthy elites who have no intention of hiring anyone over 50. #SocialSecurity
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fast_company
Fast Company @fast_company@robot.villas · Jul 02, 2026
Social Security update 2026: The SSA is making a big change starting in July for America's 250th anniversary. What it means for citizens https://www.fastcompany.com/91568780/social-security-update-july-2026-ssa-making-big-change-america-250-anniversary-what-it-means-for-benefits-checks-payments #SocialSecurity #News #Future
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jik
Jonathan Kamens 86 47 @jik@federate.social · Jun 30, 2026
I recently had an appointment at the Social Security office to apply to manage Uncle's Social Security for him, and to request a replacement card since he lost the old one. I was seen on time. The application process was painless and it was clear by the end why it needed to be done in person. The replacement card arrived six days later. From where I'm sitting, it seems the front-line folks at Social Security are doing their best to hold the line against Trump. #politics #USpol #SocialSecurity
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ProgressivePower
ProgressivePower @ProgressivePower@newsie.social · Jun 09, 2026
MAGA Mike Johnson says Republicans will cut Medicaid, Medicare, and SocialSecurity next year. Wonder if it will stay “peaceful” #MAGA #Medicaid #Medicare #SocialSecurity
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 15, 2026
Home - CBSNews.com | Can a debt collector freeze a bank account that contains Social Security benefits? AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Social Security is the sole source of income for millions of retirees, and while federal law bars private debt collectors from garnishing those benefits, they can still freeze an account that holds them through a bank levy—a legal tool that lets a creditor instruct a bank to lock funds up to the judgment amount without first checking the money’s origin. Banks must conduct a protection review, and if the account has received direct deposits of federally protected benefits (Social Security, SSI, veterans’ benefits, etc.) in the preceding 60 days, they must automatically shield up to two months’ worth of those deposits from seizure; however, this safeguard does not apply to paper‑check deposits or to benefits mixed with other income, leaving those funds vulnerable. To maximize protection, beneficiaries should keep Social Security deposits in a dedicated account, enroll in direct deposit, and, if a levy occurs, promptly request the release of exempt funds, provide documentation of the benefit source, and consider consulting a consumer‑law attorney or credit counselor. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-debt-collectors-freeze-bank-accounts-social-security-benefits/ #SocialSecurity #SupplementalSecurity #Veteransbenefits #Federalretirement #Consumerlawyer #Creditcounselor #Debtrelief #Banklevy #Privatecollector #Federallaw #
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 28, 2026
The Atlantic | So Nobody Is Going to Pay Taxes Now? by Annie Lowrey AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The article warns that America’s fiscal foundation is eroding as Congress runs trillion‑dollar deficits while simultaneously encouraging a nationwide tax revolt, slashing rates and expanding loopholes that make many Americans view income‑tax bills as unfair. It traces how both Republicans and Democrats have perpetuated a system that favors the wealthy—through historic tax cuts, targeted deductions, and recent proposals to eliminate taxes for specific groups—while the tax base shrinks due to an aging population and rising mandatory spending on Social Security, Medicare, and other services. This combination of reduced revenue, soaring interest costs on existing debt, and politically driven tax policies jeopardizes the nation’s long‑term solvency, making it increasingly difficult to fund essential programs or pursue ambitious policy initiatives without broadening the tax base or raising rates on high‑income earners. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/tax-revolt-irs/686926/?utm_source=feed #IRS #FederalReserve #SocialSecurity #Medicare #Reagan #Trump #Republicans #Democrats #
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
undefined | Can a debt collector garnish your bank account and paycheck at the same time? Borrowers are now carrying record amounts of debt—over $18.5 trillion in household obligations—and delinquency rates on credit cards and personal loans are climbing. When a creditor wins a court judgment, collection tools expand beyond phone calls and letters to include wage garnishment and bank levies. A wage garnish allows a creditor to take a portion of your earnings directly from your employer, limited under federal law to either 25 % of disposable earnings or the amount that exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is lower; some states impose even stricter caps. A bank levy, on the other hand, freezes and seizes funds already in your checking or savings accounts after the creditor obtains a separate court order, obligating the bank to turn over available money up to the judgment amount. Because these are distinct legal processes that require separate court orders, a judgment creditor can pursue both simultaneously in most states, effectively squeezing income before it arrives and draining what you have already saved. State protections vary, but generally two months’ worth of certain federally protected benefits—such as Social Security, SSI, veterans’ benefits, and federal student aid—are exempt from levy if they are directly deposited and clearly identified. Understanding which funds are shielded and how the two garnishment mechanisms interact can be the difference between staying afloat and facing a cash‑flow collapse. If you are already under a wage garnishment or fear a bank levy, early action is crucial. Debt‑relief options such as settlement negotiations or structured repayment plans can lead creditors to release garnishment orders, while filing for bankruptcy triggers an automatic stay that halts most collection activity. Consulting a debt‑relief specialist or bankruptcy attorney before a second garnishment is issued can preserve alternatives that vanish once a levy is executed. In short, a creditor may legally garnish both wages and bank accounts at the same time, so knowing your protected assets and pursuing timely debt‑relief strategies are your best defenses. Read more: undefined #debtcollector #borrowers #federallaw #socialsecurity #bankruptcyattorney
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
yahoo news | Sam Altman's (Not So) New Deal for Superintelligent AI OpenAI’s newly released “Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age: Ideas to Keep People First” attempts to shape a future with super‑intelligent AI by proposing portable benefit platforms that separate health insurance and retirement plans from any single employer, and by suggesting that AI could handle the administrative overhead of starting a business. The paper champions “startup‑in‑a‑box” solutions—standardized contracts and shared back‑office services—to help innovators move quickly from idea to scale, echoing arguments from Kevin Frazier of the Abundance Institute that such tools could accelerate the creation of multibillion‑dollar enterprises. However, the policy also recommends a series of tax and fiscal measures that critics argue would dampen innovation. OpenAI calls for higher capital‑gains and corporate‑income taxes at the top end, as well as the creation of a public wealth fund to let every citizen invest in AI‑related growth assets—though the fund’s financing is left unspecified. Research from the Cato Institute links higher corporate tax rates to reduced research‑and‑development spending and fewer patents, while higher capital‑gains taxes tend to discourage startup investment, potentially slowing economic progress at a time when AI could drive massive productivity gains. The paper further calls for an expansion of existing safety‑net programs—food stamps, unemployment insurance, Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare—asserting they must be fully functional and responsive during the AI transition. While updating safety nets may be necessary, the authors argue that merely attaching AI to flawed legacy systems will not solve underlying problems; instead, a fundamental reevaluation of these systems is required. The proposal’s optimism about the government’s ability to allocate billions effectively is seen as naive, especially when contrasted with more measured alternatives, such as focusing on expanding energy infrastructure rather than imposing moratoria on data‑center construction. Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/sam-altmans-not-deal-superintelligent-151518930.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #samaltman #openai #socialsecurity #industrialpolicy #intelligenceage
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place @TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 27, 2026
yahoo news | BlackRock's Larry Fink says expanding market participation is needed to address... BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual chairman’s letter that wealth inequality could deepen unless a larger share of Americans participates in financial markets. He noted that since 1989 a dollar invested in the U.S. stock market has appreciated more than fifteen‑fold compared with a dollar tied to median wages, and that the rise of artificial intelligence threatens to repeat—and amplify—that pattern by concentrating gains among the firms and investors that own the data, infrastructure and capital needed to deploy AI at scale. While market leadership naturally shifts with technological change, Fink argued that when market capitalization expands but ownership remains narrow, prosperity feels increasingly out of reach for those on the outside. Fink acknowledged that automation historically boosted productivity and eventually broadened the range of available work, even as some roles disappeared, but cautioned that “new roles take time to emerge and workers don’t always move seamlessly from old ones to new ones.” He emphasized that AI is poised to generate significant economic value, and the real challenge is ensuring that the benefits are shared broadly. To that end, he called for policies that widen market participation, suggesting that market‑based tools could help stabilize programs like Social Security, which faces funding shortfalls within the next decade. One concrete idea Fink highlighted is the creation of “Trump Accounts,” a government‑seeded savings vehicle for newborns (and other minors) that would be invested in a diversified U.S. stock index. These accounts, funded by public, philanthropic, and parental contributions, would remain in custodial care until the child turns 18, providing a foothold in the market for a new generation. By lowering entry barriers and encouraging early, long‑term investing, Fink believes such accounts could be a “very significant step” toward expanding financial inclusion and narrowing the wealth gap in an AI‑driven economy. Read more: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/blackrocks-larry-fink-says-expanding-market-participation-needed-address-wealth-gap-amid-ai-boom #blackrock #larryfink #socialsecurity #u.s.stockmarket #artificialintelligence
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AL @mral@mastodon.sdf.org · Nov 17, 2025
Replying to @cstross__dup_483@wandering.shop
@cstross@wandering.shop as bad as the epstein crimes are, keep in mind that it is a distraction. The plan is to keep the media from talking about their plans to steal the #socialSecurity money and cut health care to the elderly and poor and destroy the education system. Keep your eye on the ball or in this case the money. #democracy is more than voting.
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