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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Shaping Up to Be a Lose-Lose Scenario for Retirees
Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet ...
Should You Claim Social Security Sooner? A Shortfall and Shrinking Buying Power Spark Urgency for Retirees
Locking in guaranteed payments early can be appealing, but retirees should carefully consider the long-term impact.
American's Trust in Social Security Is Falling
A survey of 3,599 Americans conducted by the nonpartisan organization AARP found that confidence in the future of the Social ...
4 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Claiming Social Security at 62
Claiming as early as possible will give you the most checks, but you have to prepare yourself for drawbacks too.
Social Security now says online-authentication rules will be encouraged — but ‘entirely optional’
The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that it was amending a regulatory filing that would have required increased ...
Expecting a Social Security payment? See schedule for August in Michigan
Social Security payments in August will follow a normal schedule for Michigan retirees and others who receive money, however ...
4 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefit After You've Applied
You don't have to do anything to get the government to acknowledge your more recent work history. The Social Security ...
Jean Chatzky sends strong message on Social Security, Medicare
Chatzky outlines practical steps for maximizing retirement income and managing health care costs. She addresses concerns many ...