‘A disruptive effect’: How slashing staff at the Social Security Administration is sparking fears the system could collapse
Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the deep DOGE-driven staffing cuts being planned at the Social Security ...
Jean Chatzky has blunt warning on Social Security, Medicare
Most Americans know they will begin collecting Social Security benefits and enrolling in Medicare when they retire. But many ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Is Climbing -- but There's an Unpleasant Catch
Cost-of-living adjustments have been something of a mixed bag for retirees over the last 16 years. The 2010s were a period of ...
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Social Security recipients will be happy to hear that most states do not tax benefits. Below are the 41 states (along with ...
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
Here's the best age to take Social Security, based on the one variable that really matters
Americans endlessly debate the best age to claim Social Security. If you ask economists and actuaries, the answer is actually pretty simple.
Social Security Fairness Act: What should you do right now if you qualify for the benefit increase?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making a major change to benefit payments for millions of people. As a result of ...
Average Social Security Check by State: How Does Yours Compare?
The typical Social Security check by state tops out at $2,113 in one New England state. The amount you will receive can be ...
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3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 62
Age 62 is a fairly common age for Americans to retire. And part of the reason is that 62 is the earliest age to sign up for ...
This Could Cost Early Social Security Claimers Some -- or All -- of Their Monthly Checks
Claiming Social Security as soon as possible has an undeniable appeal: You get the greatest number of checks, and for some, ...
These Are the Questions You Need to Ask Before Claiming Social Security
One of the most significant financial decisions you might have to make in retirement, or leading up to it, is when to file for Social Security. You’re eligible to get your monthly benefit without a ...
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Retirees, This Is the Maximum Social Security Check You Can Get This Year
Once you retire, there’s a good chance you’ll need your monthly Social Security income to manage your senior living costs.