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Living Only on Social Security

Millions of people approaching retirement age have lost their savings or could never set money aside; here’s how they plan to cope
June 21, 2023
Opinion
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Social Security Horror Stories

Alarming clawback letters, erroneous benefits calculations and overworked and undertrained call-center workers leave many retirees fuming
May 19, 2023
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Social Insecurity

Beware: Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay some old debts
May 11, 2023
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How to Maximize Social Security

Social Security is the only source of retirement income for many Americans; for most, it is the only source indexed to inflation and guaranteed for life
April 26, 2023
Opinion
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An Economist Takes on the Social Security Earnings Test

What is the impact on older adults? Millions of dollars, he says.
March 23, 2023
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Ramsey Alwin: Championing Equity in Aging

Ramsey Alwin wants to enable people to age with dignity, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation
December 6, 2022
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3 Keys to Claiming Social Security Wisely

What to know before starting your Social Security retirement benefits
October 11, 2022
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We're Getting Our Financial Acts Together: Stressed About Social Security

It's a complicated topic, and after much research, we've decided to seek advice
March 24, 2022
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The New Social Security Statements: Reasons to Check Yours Out

How Social Security made it easier to see what you could get, depending on when you start claiming
November 16, 2021
Opinion
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Congress Needs to Fix Our Broken Social Security System — Now

Why these analysts say this is an ideal time to make needed changes
September 28, 2021
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What the New Outlook for Social Security Means for You

A new report examines solvency issues for Social Security and Medicare
September 1, 2021
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Understanding the Social Security Rules for Widows and Widowers

They're complicated, and President-elect Biden wants to reform them
December 31, 2020
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For Social Security Chief Andrew Saul, Customer Service Is Job 1

The commissioner is fixing the way the agency assists older Americans
November 18, 2020
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2020 Election: What Biden's Plans Would Mean for Social Security Solvency

A nonpartisan analysis looks at whether he'd close the coming shortfall
October 22, 2020
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What Could Help You Decide the Best Time to Start Claiming Social Security

These experts say some don't understand the downside of starting benefits 'early'
September 29, 2020
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How to Spend Less in Retirement: Fewer Lattes or The Big Cut?

Tips from the 'Friends Talk Money' podcast hosts and a retirement expert
September 18, 2020
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What You Need to Know About Taxes and Your Retirement

Understanding the tricky rules is key to smart retirement planning
September 17, 2020
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