Fact Check: Will Trump Actually Cut Taxes For Social Security In 2026?
President Donald Trump speaking at a White House podium. – Joey Sussman/Shutterstock
Despite promises that he would eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, President Trump has not successfully made this claim a reality. While certain states are making pushes to eliminate taxation on Social Security benefits,
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Read MoreSocial Security Administration brings medical continuing disability reviews in-house
BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the agency will transition the processing of medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) from State Disability Determination Services (DDS) to its federal processing site called Disability Case Review (DCR). Bringing in-house CDRs will improve service to our most vulnerable Americans.
Read MoreWorried About a Stock Market Crash? This 1 Move Will Make or Break Your Portfolio Right Now.
Key Points
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With recession concerns growing, it’s wise to review your investing strategy right now.
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Strong stocks are far more likely to pull through periods of volatility.
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There are several factors to consider when examining your portfolio’s overall health.
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Got $5,000? 3 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
If you’ve got $5,000 to invest right now, you can split that among a trio of top tech stocks. I’d look for market leaders with solid growth opportunities that you can buy and hold for the long term. Let’s look at three stocks to consider.
1. Alphabet
With the most complete artificial intelligence (AI) stack of any company,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Nebius Stock Has Soared & Momentum Story Isn’t Finished Yet
Nebius Group has become one of Wall Street’s most explosive AI infrastructure stories.
The company has carved out a valuable niche. It isn’t just selling hardware or renting generic cloud space. Nebius sits right at the bottleneck of the AI boom, the part of the stack where demand vastly exceeds supply.
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Tesla’s Big Bet on Robotaxis Is Getting Pricier
CEO Elon Musk has made it clear that Tesla’s future won’t be defined by cars alone. The company wants to become a dominant force in autonomous transportation and mass-produced robotics, with Musk floating the idea of producing up to one million Optimus robots annually by the end of the decade.
The ambition is enormous.
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Europe Turns Up the Heat on Google, Again
Alphabet shares slipped early Thursday after regulators in Brussels unveiled yet another inquiry into Google’s business practices. The stock was down Friday, and the reason isn’t exactly mysterious because Europe is once again questioning whether the world’s most influential search engine is playing fair.
At the center of the latest dispute is the European Union’s Digital Markets Act,
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