Retirement income sources to consider when Social Security isn't enough to make ends meet
You'll have the best chance of staying comfortable in retirement if you have other sources of income to supplement your Social Security benefits.
How Social Security works best to maximize your retirement income
Retirement researchers say Social Security is a "nearly perfect" retirement income generator — here's what that means.
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to protect Social Security benefits could give retirees more money in their pockets, but it could also deplete the program's funds more quickly over the long term.
Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security
Most Americans make the wrong decision on when to claim Social Security benefits, impacting their financial security during retirement. Claiming early could cost you 30% of what you otherwise would receive.
Changes in retirement age and Social Security that you must know in 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a cornerstone for over 64 million retirees in the United States, ensuring their financial security. A new Senate proposal to raise the eligibility age has sparked widespread debate.
Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days
Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on t
How to get help contesting a Social Security decision
I turned in my forms to the local Social Security office within the correct window, but that office lost my paperwork and now refuses to accept it.
Two Social Security Questions You Shouldn’t Forget To Ask
Listen in on a conversation about figuring out when to begin collecting social security benefits. Additional highlights include how spousal benefits and financial planning can impact the decision. The post Two Social Security Questions You Shouldn’t Forget To Ask appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.
How to prepare for Social Security benefit taxes if you'll owe them in 2025
The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for ...
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal ...
Risking Your Social Security Benefits? Here's What to Watch Out For
Fact checked by Giselle Cancio If you're a qualified American, you're entitled to receive your hard-earned Social Security ...
This 1 move could shrink your Social Security check by up to 30%
You can maximize your benefits if you wait to claim Social Security until your full retirement age or older. However, ...
2 High-Yield ETFs That Could Supercharge Your Retirement Income
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF ( VYMI 0.04%) tracks foreign companies that pay above-average dividends.
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the ...
Social Security Income: Tax-Free or Not? Expert Explains
Financial adviser Jeffrey Levine breaks down when Social Security benefits are tax-free and the importance of understanding your unique situation.
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Here are five changes affecting Social Security recipients in 2025
Social Security recipients are getting a cost-of-living adjustment, starting this month, but that’s not the only change to ...
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years. Here’s what that means for your spending.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is a 2.5% increase. That means the monthly benefits checks ...
New Social Security Fairness Act Will Boost Retirement Benefits For Millions. Will You Be Impacted?
The Social Security Fairness Act was just signed into law by President Biden. What is the Act and how could it impact your ...