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Think $32,000 Is Poverty? New Analysis Says Families Need $140,000 Just To Stay Afloat – Financial Freedom Countdown
Michael Green, portfolio manager and chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management, generated some controversy this week with his analysis trying…
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Household Debt Hits Record $18.6 Trillion As Americans Face Rising Defaults And Soaring Delinquencies – Financial Freedom Countdown
Household debt climbed by another $197 billion in the third quarter of 2025, hitting a record $18.59 trillion, according to…
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Treasury Chief Insists ‘No Recession In 2026’ And Says Inflation Isn’t Caused By Trump’s Tariffs – Financial Freedom Countdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted on Sunday that the U.S. is not on track for a recession in 2026, projecting…
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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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