DOGE cuts have made it hard for Philly seniors to get Social Security offices on the phone
For a “real lesson in torture,” try calling your local Social Security Administration (SSA) office with a question.
That’s what Marcia Chestnut, a 62-year-old former housekeeper from West Oak Lane, sardonically suggests.
In February, Chestnut — who lives with various disabilities — received a notice from the SSA saying her benefits would be cut off by April.
Read MoreDo Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Do billionaires qualify for Social Security benefits? The short answer is yes. Under the current law, an individual’s wealth or current income level has no impact on their eligibility to receive a Social Security retirement benefit. In other words, even if you have $10 billion in assets, you could qualify for Social Security as long as you meet the requirements.
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Read MoreNYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + S&P 500 nears record
NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise ahead of key PCE inflation update
US stocks rose before the bell on Friday, on the cusp of fresh record highs as investors waited for a key inflation reading to test bets that a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut could land sooner rather than later.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) and on the S&P 500 (ES=F) both moved up 0.3%.
Old Basing: McCarthy Stone submits retirement village plans
Plans have been submitted by McCarthy Stone to redevelop the site of the Eden Basingstoke dealership in London Road.
The proposed development includes 47 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, communal facilities, landscaped gardens, and on-site parking.
The site is currently occupied by the car dealership Eden, which will close as part of the plans as it ‘considers the site to be coming to the end of its natural purposeful life without significant investment’.
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“I Will Be STUNNED If We Don’t Have A Recession”
Some financial commentators deserve your attention more than others. As CNBC and Bloomberg need to trot out wealth advisors and research analysts every hour to fill up air time, it’s hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. Stanley Druckenmiller is one of the rare voices worth listening to every time he speaks. And what he said is nothing short of frightening for the average investor.
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Market Commentary: Is Disney Stock About to Get Nuked?
Disney is a well-known brand that has had a significant impact on popular culture for over a century. It all started with a mouse, but the company has since expanded to include the Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar brands, as well as streaming services and theme parks.
Despite its success, Disney is no stranger to controversy.
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