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Navigating Appeals Council and Federal Court Reviews

Navigating Appeals Council and Federal Court Reviews When the Appeals Council will take your case The Appeals Council doesn’t automatically review every case that comes its way. They’re pretty selective, actually. They’ll only grab your case if one of these things happened: 1. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) made a…
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New Tax Break for Seniors on Social Security

New Tax Break for Seniors on Social Security A new law called the One Big, Beautiful Bill was passed in July 2025. It gives many seniors a big tax break. The Social Security Administration says almost 90% of people who get Social Security will now pay no federal income tax…
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Big News for Social Security and SSI Payments in 2025!

Big News for Social Security and SSI Payments in 2025! Starting in 2025, over 72.5 million Americans will see a 2.5% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. This adjustment is designed to help keep up with rising costs, even as inflation slows down. Here’s…
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