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Allison Schrager

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

April 2, 2026

$100,000 in Social Security benefits is too much

By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion

NEW YORK (TNS) — When someone says a retiree is “living off Social Security,” it’s not usual...

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Social Security and the reality of math and aging

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NEW YORK (TNS) — There are two processes that we cannot escape: aging and math. This applies not only to human beings but also to large government soc...

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Sister has revealed her true colors time and again

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DEAR ABBY: When I was 16 and my sister "Daisy" was 18, I found out she was in a sexual relationship with my boyfriend, "Tyler" (also 18). I broke it o...

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State leaders miss budget deadline for 5th consecutive year

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For the fifth year in a row, state leaders have failed to meet the June 30 deadline for finishing an annual budget - a situation that will have little...

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Gas in Warren is 27.6 cents lower than Bradford, report says

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Bonnies to face Penn State in preseason showcase at KeyBank Center

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Football, Sports

Why are NFL kickers booting the football farther than ever before?

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