I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead
There's a reason Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year.
President Donald Trump Wants to Change Social Security, but It Comes With a Potentially Big Cost to Retirees
When 2025 began, nearly 52 million retired workers were bringing home an average monthly check of $1,975.34 from Social ...
Social Security Bill Could See End to 'Double Tax' on Recipients
A bill brought to the House of Representatives by Republican lawmakers would amend the tax code to remove taxes on Social ...
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Social Security February 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Check
If your check doesn't show up when it's supposed to or at all, the Social Security Administration suggests waiting for three additional mailing days before contacting it. After that, you can call the ...
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Spousal benefits are worth up to one-half of what your partner qualifies for at their FRA. You can claim these benefits early ...
Your Social Security Number May Already Be Exposed. And It Has Nothing to Do With DOGE
Elon Musk's DOGE was previously granted access to the US Treasury Department's payment systems, drawing the ire of many ...
1 Social Security move every single worker should make in 2025
Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...
The Savings Game: Answering questions about the Social Security Fairness Act
Q. I receive a survivor benefit based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I receive a pension from my work as a ...
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This Social Security Misconception Could Be Costing You Big Money
A Reddit poster recently raised questions about whether online Social Security calculators are taking all of the relevant ...
3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2025
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is indeed a most notable change in Social Security for 2025, but it's not an ...
Worried about Elon Musk and ‘DOGE’ getting your Social Security number? Here’s how to protect yourself.
If the wrong person gained access to personal financial information held by the U.S. Treasury, it would constitute the ...
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Social Security Timing: 3 Questions to Help You Decide When to File
Claiming Social Security is one of the most significant things you might do in the course of retiring. So it’s important to ...