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Want in on the great retirement boom? Here are the five things you should know.
Early retirement sounds tempting, but the math can be a major reality check I laughed when my daughter recently said she was ready to retire. She’s 26. Of course, she…
Read More3 Social Security Strategies to Bankroll Your Retirement
Counting on Social Security? Here’s how to maximize your benefits. Key Points Social Security is an essential income source for many seniors. There are steps you can take to squeeze…
Read More7 Changes to Social Security in 2022
From what beneficiaries receive monthly to what workers could owe in payroll tax, big changes are on the way for America’s top retirement program. Key Points A few days ago,…
Read MoreThe messy math of Social Security, spousal benefits and when to claim
The good news and bad news: Your Social Security benefit calculation is based on more than your lifetime earnings Life can be complicated — Social Security tries to make up…
Read MoreSocial Security’s Rules on Spousal Benefits Can Be Tricky. Here Are Some Answers.
Navigating the maze of rules that surround Social Security retirement benefits can be daunting. A good starting point for retirees and prospective retirees seeking to better understand and maximize their…
Read MoreYou Can Claim Spousal Social Security Benefits—Even if You’re Divorced. Here’s How.
A recent email raised a question that I’m sure is prominent in many minds: How can I claim Social Security benefits off my ex-spouse’s earnings record? And how do I find…
Read MoreDon’t Let Social Security Steer You Wrong
Few retirement decisions are as critical, or as easy to get wrong, as when and how to take your Social Security benefits. The rules can be so convolut… By Liz Weston September…
Read MoreShould You Sign Up for Social Security at 65?
You may want to claim benefits at 65, but here’s how to know if that’s the right choice. Key Points Many retirees rely heavily on Social Security. Seniors can claim…
Read MoreSocial Security benefits to increase 5.9% for 2022
Increase in payments for seniors and other Americans reflects surging inflation during pandemic Seniors and other Americans receiving Social Security benefits in 2022 will see the largest increase in their…
Read MoreHere are the changes that could be coming to your Social Security benefits
KEY POINTS While debt ceiling talks have put Social Security payments in the news, one topic that’s been put on the back burner is a deadline Congress faces to shore…
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