Tag: social security
Here’s How Much Social Security’s Buying Power Has Plunged
Karla Bowsher on May 12, 2022
This is why retirees can buy far less with their Social Security payments today than 20 years ago.
The Annuity Everyone Needs — and Anybody Can Get
Chris Kissell on March 15, 2022
This simple strategy can put more money in your pocket during retirement.
7 Things You Should Do Before Claiming Social Security
Miranda Marquit on December 20, 2021
To get the most out of your Social Security retirement benefits, you have to think ahead.
3 Costly Social Security Mistakes That Women Make
Miranda Marquit on July 22, 2021
Women face unique challenges when planning for retirement. Making these mistakes can result in less income.
5 Times When It’s Smart to Claim Social Security Early
Miranda Marquit on June 29, 2021
Experts often recommend postponing claiming Social Security. But there are situations in which you should claim sooner.
7 Reasons Not to Take Social Security at Age 62
Donna Freedman on May 24, 2021
The sooner you claim Social Security retirement benefits, the more you — and perhaps your spouse — stand to lose. Here are the stakes.
9 Social Security Terms Everyone Should Know
Jim Gold on April 20, 2021
How many of these key Social Security concepts do you know?
7 Social Security Blunders That Can Ruin Your Retirement
Lucy Lazarony on April 14, 2021
Making even one of these mistakes can sap your retirement income.
How Your Social Security Statement Is Changing
Chris Kissell on April 5, 2021
New fact sheets offer crucial information to all Americans.
Social Security Increase Comes Up Short in 2021, Study Finds
Chris Kissell on March 27, 2021
Retirees say Social Security checks are not meeting their spending needs.
What a $15 Minimum Wage Means for Social Security
Chris Kissell on February 25, 2021
A federal minimum-wage hike could affect the Social Security system dramatically.
This Is When the Most People Start Taking Social Security
Chris Kissell on January 20, 2021
Both men and women are most likely to claim benefits at this age.
Your Top 5 Social Security Questions of the Year
MTN Staff on January 7, 2021
These queries about Social Security retirement benefits drew the most attention from our readers in 2020.
This Type of Social Security Benefit Is Often Overlooked
Chris Kissell on December 30, 2020
The Social Security Administration is not helping certain people get money to which they are entitled, a report says.
3 Big Misconceptions About Social Security
Chris Kissell on November 11, 2020
Americans of all ages misunderstand some key aspects of Social Security.
Trump vs Biden: Who Is Better for Social Security?
Stacy Johnson on October 17, 2020
Biden says Trump will bankrupt Social Security within three years. Trump claims Biden tried to cut Social Security for decades. Here’s who’s closer to the truth.
Why You Might Regret Trump’s Payroll Tax Break
Karla Bowsher on September 7, 2020
Here’s what both workers and retirees need to know about the new Social Security tax deferral.
Why Half of Retirees Now Owe Taxes on Social Security
Chris Kissell on August 28, 2020
Growing numbers of seniors are paying taxes on their Social Security benefits, but you might be able to avoid this fate.
37% of Baby Boomers Have This Risky Belief About Social Security
Chris Kissell on August 27, 2020
This mistaken assumption about Social Security could put you into a money bind once you stop working.
74% of Americans Share This Worry About Their Golden Years
Chris Kissell on August 20, 2020
Here’s what is keeping people up at night — and how you can calm such worries.
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