@aimeepicchi

CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor. Business and economics coverage for CBS News. Nebula finalist. [email protected]. Opinions are my own.

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The tax cap was never designed for an economy this unequal. Our CEO @ewwilkins on why inequality—not just demographics—is eroding Social Security's revenue base, via @aimeepicchi cbsnews.com/news/social-secu…

Growing U.S. inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch, group says

Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.

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Americans expect to delay #retirement by 4 years as #costofliving rises, study finds. Via @CBSNews by @aimeepicchi cbsnews.com/news/americans-r…

Americans expect to delay retirement by 4 years as cost of living rises, study finds

Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."

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Roughly 42 million Americans rely on food stamps that arrive every month on their electronic benefit transfer cards. On Nov. 1, that aid is set to abruptly stop amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, potentially leaving households scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table. cbsn.ws/4ocuC0h

With food stamps set to dry up Nov. 1, SNAP recipients say they fear what's next

"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.

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Seniors are likely to be disappointed by the just-announced 2026 Social Security COLA, our CEO Max Richtman tells CBS NEWS. READ HERE::: cbsnews.com/news/social-secu… #socialsecurity #inflation #seniors #retirement #cola @cbsnews @aimeepicchi

Social Security sets its 2026 COLA increase at 2.8%. Here's what that means for your benefits.

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

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Americans are living longer, but many are making a costly mistake about old age "Most families don't ever talk about these things." @aimeepicchi | @CBSNews cbsnews.com/news/retirement-…
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More on the insurance subsidy at the center of the shutdown fight via @aimeepicchi cbsnews.com/news/government-…

Why ACA tax credits for 22 million Americans are at the center of the government shutdown drama

With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.

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Reality check from @fractweets @gplatanino shows SNAP cuts will > hunger via @CBSNews @aimeepicchi h/t @MacFarlaneNews & @susansternberg 🍴 @cheyne_andrew @Jess_Bartholow @AdeleHLaTourett @BethNY
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Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise cbsnews.com/news/food-stamps…

Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise

The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.

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The most dangerous scenario is that the giant size of our debt precipitates a U.S., and even global, economic recession and financial crisis, @CatoInstitute's @CatoEdwards told @aimeepicchi @CBSMoneyWatch. cbsnews.com/news/trump-big-b…

The U.S. spends $1 trillion a year to service its debt. Here's why experts say that's a concern.

The federal government now spends more on servicing its debt than it does on defense. The GOP's new tax bill could ratchet that higher, experts say.

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Social Security says it will delay in-person ID verification. Advocates say that's not enough. cbsnews.com/news/social-secu… By @aimeepicchi @cbsnews #socialsecurity #identification #requirement #trump #TrumpAdministration

Social Security says it will delay in-person ID verification. Advocates say that's not enough.

Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.

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"Everyone is navigating difficult waters right now and trying to understand the effects of #marketvolatility on their overall #retirementsavings," says @Cath_Collinson, CEO of nonprofit @TI_insightsand @TCRStudies. How can you protect your #nestegg? Article by @aimeepicchi
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The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts. cbsn.ws/4bY81Pt

Worried how the stock market could impact your retirement? Here are 3 questions from experts.

The first weeks of the new Trump administration have sparked stock market jitters and recession fears. Here's advice from top experts.

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cbsnews.com/news/musk-treasu… What could be the ramifications of Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system? Click to find out. Thank you, @aimeepicchi and @CBSMoneyWatch, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system is raising alarms. Here's what to know.

Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.

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The best advice for President Trump? Stop talking. The Fed needs space to follow its mandate without political interference for rates to fall. I spoke w/ @aimeepicchi at @CBSNews on why the Fed Reserve’s independence is critical for economic stability. cbsnews.com/news/trump-feder…

The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say

President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2% cbsnews.com/news/federal-res… via @cbsmoneywatch @aimeepicchi

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.

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Eye-opening research from Amy Diehl and her co-authors on the 30 types of biases against women in leadership — and they aren't related to skillsets or ability to do the job. It's appearance, marital status, body size, and so on. My story for @CBSNews: cbsnews.com/news/women-30-ty…

Women leaders face 30 types of workplace bias — and it's not just about appearance or age, study...

Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.

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As I told @CBSMoneyWatch, I was shocked when we found *30* identity factors masquerading as excuses why women aren't right for leadership. Things like age, body size, class, marital status that have nothing to do with ability to do the job. @aimeepicchi cbsnews.com/news/women-30-ty…

Women leaders face 30 types of workplace bias — and it's not just about appearance or age, study...

Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is hiring — it wants "super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week." Oh, and Elon Musk says the job comes with "zero" pay. My piece at @CBSNews: cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-t…

Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.

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Citing a report from Fletcher’s @EconoFactOrg, @AimeePicchi of @CBSNews notes that Americans are moving at higher rates to areas most vulnerable to natural disasters. cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-m…

Americans are flocking to U.S. regions most threatened by climate change

The number of Americans moving to high-risk areas from low- and moderate-risk areas has doubled after the pandemic.

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Housing dominated the VP debate last night & how people feel about it will decide millions of votes. NHLP ED @shamusroller spoke to @aimeepicchi for @CBSMoneyWatch on how the housing crisis is dragging the economy down & hurting millions of working people. cbsnews.com/news/jd-vance-de…

JD Vance says immigration is to blame for high housing costs. Here's what the experts say.

In Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance claimed that housing in the U.S. "is totally unaffordable" due to immigrants. Here's what to know.

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The #Fed made its big #cut on Wednesday. These products are already offering lower #rates. @CBSNews ⁦@aimeepicchi⁩ gets the latest from ⁦@LendingTree⁩ Chief Credit Analyst ⁦@bymattschulz⁩ cbsnews.com/news/federal-res…

The Fed made its big cut on Wednesday. These products are already offering lower rates.

Lenders are already lowering rates on some products, providing savings to borrowers. Here's what to know.

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40% of working women have experienced sexual harassment, sexist jokes, obscene comments. Women under 30 were just as likely to have experienced sexual harassment as women over 30. Sadly, not much has changed. @aimeepicchi cbsnews.com/news/women-workp…

Sexual harassment is as common today for women in the workplace as 5 years ago, study finds

Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.

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