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Jul- 2025 -23 July
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: $3.4 Trillion Cost—or $366 Billion In Deficit Cuts, CBO Says It Depends On The Math – Financial Freedom Countdown
President Donald Trump’s second-term legislative centerpiece, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is officially law; and it delivers on multiple…
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23 July
Congress May Auto-Enroll You In Medicare Advantage For 3 Years; Without Asking First – Financial Freedom Countdown
A new bill in Congress; H.R. 3467, could dramatically change how older adults enroll in Medicare starting in 2028. The…
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21 July
Biden’s Top Economist Flips On Debt Crisis. Blames Trump After Years Of Supporting The Same Policies – Financial Freedom Countdown
In a dramatic reversal, Jared Bernstein, the former chair of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers, now warns that America…
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19 July
Social Security’s 2.6% Projected COLA In 2026 Could Be Wiped Out By Rising Medicare Costs – Financial Freedom Countdown
Social Security beneficiaries are projected to receive a 2.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026, according to estimates based on the…
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18 July
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Backfires As Millions Hit With Interest Restart August 1 – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Biden administration’s controversial SAVE student loan plan is officially on life support. Following multiple court rulings declaring the plan…
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14 July
Student Loan Default Cliff Is Here: 1 In 3 Borrowers Face Credit Score Crashes And Debt Collection This Summer – Financial Freedom Countdown
Federal student loan delinquencies are surging. As of April 2025, 31% of borrowers with a payment due are more than…
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13 July
New Mortgage Rule Lets Renters Use Payments To Qualify For A Home. Trump-Appointed Housing Chief Says It Could ‘Unlock The American Dream’ – Financial Freedom Countdown
A major shift in mortgage lending just arrived; and it could open the door to homeownership for millions of Americans.…
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12 July
Social Security Trust Fund To Be Invested In Stocks? Critics Warn One Market Crash Could Shatter Retirees’ Benefits – Financial Freedom Countdown
A new bipartisan proposal could transform Social Security as we know it. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.)…
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9 July
Social Security Clawback Reduced From 100% To 50%. Here’s Who’s Still At Risk And How To Protect Your Check – Financial Freedom Countdown
Millions of Americans will see smaller Social Security checks starting July 24 as the agency claws back overpayments. While some…
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7 July
Trump Gives Newborns $1,000 Accounts, But Should Parents Really Ditch Their 529 Plans? Experts Say Not So Fast – Financial Freedom Countdown
President Trump’s latest tax bill includes a crowd-pleasing giveaway: a $1,000 investment account for every eligible baby born between 2025…
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