3 Social Security Spousal Benefit Misconceptions That Could Cost You Dearly
You’ll receive a spousal benefit if you’re married and the spousal benefit amount is higher than the retirement…
Social Security’s Chief Actuary Just Updated the Timeline Until Potential Benefit Cuts. Here’s Where Things Stand Now.
The most recent Social Security Trustees’ report said that Social Security will deplete its trust fund by 2033.…
This Appears to Be the Reason So Many Americans Are Claiming Social Security Early
A record number of Americans are claiming Social Security before reaching their full retirement age. A study by…
Bill would give all workers federal-level retirement benefits
Many federal employees ask me when they will be eligible for “full retirement.” I prefer the phrase “financially…
Social Security Gets a Shake-Up in 2026, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The maximum taxable earnings limit will increase in 2026, so some workers will have more pay withheld to…
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 50 are delaying retirement over concerns about money — here’s what’s worrying them
More Americans are delaying retirement over fears about the economy and their own financial safety net. Nearly 1…
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65
Throughout much of Social Security’s history, 65 was the magic age for retirement. Waiting to retire until you…
Woman, 63, hasn’t worked in years and has now burned through her savings — here’s The Ramsey Show’s advice
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Why federal retirements are spiking this year
The Office of Personnel Management received 70,351 retirement applications by the end of June—nearly a 40% increase over…
Worried About Social Security in 2025? A Pro Financial Planner Shares Key Things To Know
Many Americans are feeling uneasy about the future of Social Security. While the average monthly Social Security benefit is…
What’s really going on with Social Security? Here’s what the latest numbers say
The 2025 Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trustees Report was released last month and showed little change…