How Many Retirees Have Incomes of Less Than $2,000 a Month?
Half of monthly Social Security payments are below $2,000, but most retirees have additional income.Credit: SimpleImages / Getty…
When Social Security Isn’t Enough: How to Close the Gap
According to The Senior Citizens League, roughly 24.6 million seniors, or 44% of the country’s retirement-age population, depend…
Why Social Security’s Shrinking COLA Forecast for 2027 May Benefit Retirees
For employees, receiving a smaller raise than initially expected isn’t a good thing. However, it could be a…
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 65
The role Social Security plays in someone’s retirement finances varies widely. Some rely on it for all their…
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62
Mentally, you were ready to retire about 30 years ago, but financially, you’re still tied to that 9-to-5,…
Suze Orman Says Claiming Social Security Early Could Hurt You: 4 Points to Consider Before Making Your Claim
In a blog post dated June 11, 2026, financial guru Suze Orman discusses a trend she’s seen on…
They Retired to a Rural Town on a Fixed Social Security Income. Then Their County Became a Pharmacy Desert.
Quick Read Pharmacy closures have left 73% of counties with inadequate access, forcing rural retirees to drive hours…
A 70-Year-Old With $600,000 Delays Social Security for the 8% Bonus, and Walks Into a Bigger RMD
Quick Read Delaying Social Security to 70 earns an 8% annual credit, but leaves a $600,000 IRA compounding…
Social Security’s 2027 COLA estimate is out as inflation cools
The latest inflation data may signal a modest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients, according to a…
10 things Americans need to know about the future of Social Security
10 Things Americans Need to Know About the Future of Social Security Social Security is a cornerstone of…
RFK Jr. Endorses 1.6 Million Immigrants per Year to Help Fix Social Security
Quick Read The 2026 Trustees Report’s optimistic scenario assumes 1.6 million immigrants yearly, pushing Social Security’s solvency date…
His $36,000 in Rental Income Keeps 85% of His Social Security Taxable, Year After Year
Quick Read $36,000 in net rental income pushes a retiree past the $34,000 provisional income threshold every year,…