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Reasons why you don't get the maximum Social Security benefit
Achieving the maximum Social Security benefit requires strategic planning and understanding the system's nuances. While not ...
Donald Trump Gets Bad News About His Social Security Taxes Plan
President Trump's plan to cut Social Security taxes has raised concerns over its potential financial impact on the Social ...
Motherhood’s Price Tag: The Financial Reality Of Working Vs. Leaving
From a financial planning perspective, the decision of a working mother—whether to stay in the workforce or leave—has ...
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 2005—See How Much It's Grown And Where It's Gone
Social Security has been a critical source of income for retirees for decades, helping millions of Americans cover their ...
These Retirees Definitely Should Not Delay Their Social Security Claim
In most cases, delaying Social Security benefits is a smart choice for retirees. While benefits can be claimed starting at 62 ...
Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 17 days
In 17 days, March Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible ...
Trump's plan to end taxes on Social Security benefits could boost debt
President Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits could add more to the federal debt, ...
Are Annuities the Missing Piece of your Retirement-Income Puzzle?
Immediate annuities also mitigate sequence-of-returns risk, reducing the chance of depleting a portfolio because of market ...
3 Ways Social Security COLA Will Affect Your 2025 Earnings
Social Security recipients saw their monthly check grow by 2.5% in 2025 thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) designed ...
Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the ...
The Average Benefit of Social Security's Oldest Recipients Might Surprise You
Since average earnings tend to rise over time, you'd expect to see younger workers -- those with higher average monthly ...
My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?
If your dad was eligible for Social Security benefits but didn't get anything because of the Windfall Elimination Provision (and the same for your mom not receiving any spousal or survivor benefit ...