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What to Know for Tuesday, April 28, 2026: |
1: GOP bill would eliminate Social Security earnings penalty for workers under full retirement age |
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Current rule: earn over $24,480 and lose $1 benefit for every $2 earned: If you claim before full retirement age (66-67) and continue working, SSA reduces benefits once you earn over $24,480 annually ($65,160 in the year you reach FRA, with $1 deducted for every $3 earned) — but you're NOT permanently losing this money, it gets added back when you reach FRA. "Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act" would end the penalty: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) introduced bills to repeal the "unfair retirement earnings test" — SHRM heavily advocates for this, saying "if you're in that middle income or lower bracket, where losing dollars in the moment will mean the difference between you being able to pay for your medicine or food, then that is a disincentive [to work]." Short-term repeal would strain trust funds: While the retirement earnings test ultimately reduces long-term costs (since people work longer), repealing it would require paying more benefits immediately — this could affect Social Security funding as combined trust funds are projected to run out in 2034, so lawmakers need to weigh popularity against solvency.
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➜ Read the full article from CNBC here. |
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2: Peloton offers senior discounts on bikes, treadmills, and app memberships |
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Hardware discounts range from $150-$600 off: Adults 65+ may qualify for $250 off the Bike ($1,445 instead of $1,695), $500 off the Bike+ ($2,195 vs. $2,695), $300 off the Tread ($2,995 vs. $3,295), and $600 off the Tread+ ($6,095 vs. $6,695) — but All-Access Membership ($44/month) required for hardware isn't discounted. App memberships discounted 23-31% for seniors: App One drops to $9.99/month (normally $12.99) or $99/year (normally $129), while App+ drops to $19.99/month (normally $28.99) or $199/year (normally $289) — these don't require hardware purchase. Must contact support to verify eligibility: Peloton's Special Pricing page says "select audiences may be eligible" for a "limited time" but doesn't spell out requirements — likely verified through age 65+ requirement using Peloton's verification partner, but unclear if additional restrictions apply beyond age. 11,000 Americans turning 65 daily facing these looser marketing rules.
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➜ Read the full article from Pelo Buddy here. |
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3: Fake Social Security emails using official logos and deadlines — here's how to spot the scam |
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Red flags: grammar errors, non-.gov sender, and download requests: The scam email says "Security Notice to Active Your Information" (should be "activate"), comes from random addresses instead of .gov domains, and urges you to download a file by a deadline — SSA has made clear they never ask for sensitive information or send software downloads through email. Clicking could install malware, steal credentials, or redirect to fake sites: The "Download Now" button could silently install malware on your device, capture your login information, or send you to a fraudulent website that steals your data — and you might not realize it happened until later. Pause, verify independently, and report to oig.ssa.gov/report: Never click links or download attachments from unexpected emails — instead, go directly to the official SSA website by typing the address yourself, contact the agency through its official phone number to confirm, and report scam emails to the Social Security Administration's Office of Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov/report.
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➜ Read the full article from Fox News here. |
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Here’s What You Missed on YouTube: |
Check out our new YouTube videos for Tuesday, April 28th. |
How Is Your Social Security Benefit Actually Calculated? (Most People Get This Wrong) |
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How Is Your Social Security Benefit Actually Calculated? (Most People Get This Wrong) |
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The Retirement Navigator Podcast |
🎙️ Episode #7: The Conversation With Your Aging Parents You Keep Avoiding — And Why It Can't Wait featuring Carol Bradley Bursack from Minding Our Elders |
When Caregiving Becomes Your Life — Real Advice for Families Who Didn't See It Coming |
Most people don't plan to become a caregiver. It just…happens. A diagnosis. A fall. A surgery that doesn't go as expected. And suddenly, you're navigating something you never prepared for. |
In the latest episode of Retirement Navigator, Kwame sits down with Carol Bradley Bursack — author, dementia support group facilitator, and someone who spent 15 years providing daily care to multiple family members at once. Carol doesn't just talk about caregiving in theory. She lived it, and she shares the kind of honest, grounded wisdom you can only get from someone who's truly been in the trenches. |
This is one of the most heartfelt and practical conversations we've had on this show—you don’t want to miss it! |
👇 Hit play now & be sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetirementNavigator |
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Episode 7: The Conversation With Your Aging Parents You Keep Avoiding — And Why It Can't Wait |
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The Daily 3 Deal List—Week of April 27th |
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