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Wondering What to Expect for Next Year's Social Security COLA? Here's What History Says Could Be Coming in 2026
Both of those numbers are above recent forecasts from the Senior Citizen's League and independent analyst Mary Johnson. Both ...
Social Security Update: Payout shift triggers drop in personal income
The decrease was not driven by Americans earning less, but was instead attributed to a reduction in Social Security payments.
Does an annuity count as income for Social Security?
The way annuities affect Social Security benefits may surprise you. Here's how they interact and what to watch for.
Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees
Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and ...
Nine Things You May Not Know About Social Security
Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retirees. However the program has a lot of ins and outs, and ...
Here's Why Your 2026 Social Security COLA May Disappoint You -- Regardless of the Number
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‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel?
If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...