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.

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.

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) is a cornerstone of the U.S. welfare system, funding Social Security and Medicare through payroll taxes. This legislation ensures financial support for millions of Americans,

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Letters: Musk, Ramaswamy will declare war on seniors. Developing good citizens is the key to our future. Democrats should call for Trump's resignation.

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

Francois Melese warned in a recent op-ed of the damaging effects of Trump's plan to end Social Security taxes.

Toni, Last week's Medicare Part D question was from Tonya regarding discovering that she and her husband are receiving an "extra" Part D premium, which she never knew about.

Maryland does not tax Social Security benefits, representing a major benefit for seniors in the state. For those who itemize deductions on both federal and Maryland state taxes, you may be eligible to deduct Medicare premiums as a medical expense, if medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your AGI (adjusted gross income).

If Elon Musk is serious about cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse, he may find help in an unusual place: Elizabeth Warren. While many Democrats in Congress want nothing to do with the billionaire who spent a fortune to help elect Donald Trump,

Warren wants to take "aggressive, bipartisan action to ensure sustainable spending, protect taxpayer dollars, curb abusive practices by giant corporations."