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The Role of Social Security in Securing a Comfortable Retirement
Social Security benefits play a crucial role as steady income during retirement. For some people, they can be a lifeline. For ...
Some Social Security Recipients Will See Wage Garnishment in Just Weeks
Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social Security Administration due to overpayments in 2023, according to KFF ...
People are working longer — but are they claiming Social Security later?
The question is the extent to which working longer has translated into delayed claiming of Social Security benefits. Some ...
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 ...
How to Update Your Social Security Information
You can update most of your information with the Social Security Administration online. But for big changes, you may need to ...
Latest 2026 COLA estimate: What a 2.5% Social Security raise could mean for you
The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...
If You Plan to Receive Social Security in 2035, You Have to Prepare Yourself for This
The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire ...
My wife and I have $7,000 a month in pensions and Social Security, plus $140,000 cash. Can we afford to retire?
Dear Quentin, I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; ...
Social Security spousal benefits: What married couples need to know in 2025
One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.