Social Security
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Finance
Social Security’s 2.8% Increase in 2026 Sounds Good—Until You See What’s Happening to Prices
Social Security’s 2.8 % COLA for 2026 will raise average benefits by $56 per month. But with healthcare and housing…
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Why Some Retirees Will Receive Three Social Security Checks in December
In years when dates line up just right, why some retirees will receive three Social Security checks in December has…
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Do These 5 Things Before December 31 or Risk Losing Social Security Money in 2026
Americans must complete key financial and administrative tasks before December 31 to avoid errors that could cause them to Risk…
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Some Beneficiaries Will Not Receive Their COLA Increase Until January — Here’s Why
Many Social Security beneficiaries will not receive their COLA increase until January due to federal payment scheduling rules. While SSI…
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New Social Security Map Divides Retirees Into Winners and Losers — The 10 Cities You Can Afford and the 40 States You Can’t
A new map reveals a stark divide for U.S. retirees: Only 10 states offer affordable living on Social Security alone,…
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Smart Ways to Cut Taxes on a $1 Million Retirement RMD – Check Details
Retirees with $1 million in tax-deferred accounts face large Required Minimum Distributions that trigger high taxes. Smart planning—such as Roth…
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Social Security Shifts Again: New Retirement Age Rules Replace the Old 67 Benchmark
Despite widespread online claims, the Social Security retirement age has not been updated or replaced. The full retirement age remains…
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Social Security 2026 Rule Change — How Higher Earnings Will No Longer Reduce Your Benefits
Starting in 2026, a key rule under the Social Security Administration will change so that once you reach full retirement…
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2026 Social Security Increase Set — But Will Higher Medicare Part B Costs Reduce Your Raise?
This tug‑of‑war between a higher Social Security benefit and rising Medicare costs is exactly what worries many retirees heading into…
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$5,108 Direct Deposits Are Rolling Out This Week — See If Your Bank Account Is Getting Hit
The Social Security Administration is issuing scheduled direct deposits this week, including the $5,108 Direct Deposits Are Rolling Out maximum…
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