3 Steps to Take to Collect the Max Monthly Social Security Check in Retirement

To qualify for the largest Social Security checks, you also have to pay the maximum amount of Social Security taxes during ...

7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

2026 COLA Date Confirmed: Here’s How Much Social Security Checks Could Grow

With the COLA announcement date confirmed, Social Security recipients may expect bigger checks soon. Learn how much more you ...
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I'm 60 With $800k Saved and No Social Security for 5 Years. How Do I Cover $4,000 a Month?

Imagine that you’re 60 years old with $800,000 in retirement savings and $4,000 in monthly living expenses. However, you want ...

Waiting Until 65 To Claim Social Security? 6 Things To Do Until Then

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...
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Ask Rusty – Should I claim Social Security early because it is going bankrupt?

Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately. Her reasoning not to wait is the thought that it is going to run out in 10 years, so she wants ...

Age 62, 67 Or 70? Here's The Best Time For Your Clients To Claim Social Security

Age 62 is the earliest someone can claim Social Security, while 67 years is considered the full-retirement age (FRA) for those born in 1960 or later. However, the monthly check is about 30% smaller if ...

How will the interest rate cuts impact my Social Security checks?

While Social Security payments will not be impacted by the recent interest rate cuts, individual retirement accounts with ...