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Raising the Social Security Retirement Age to 69 Proposed
But what if the full retirement age (FRA) were raised to 69, as some politicians and policymakers call for? With Social Security facing a shortfall in the coming years and life ex
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67
For most people reading this (those born in 1960 or later), full retirement age for the purpose of Social Security benefits is 67 years old. So, how much does the average person g
Tom Margenau | Social Security and You: Turning full retirement age in 2025? Consider filing for benefits this month
I write a column like this one every January. But I don’t mind plagiarizing myself, because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2025.
Claiming Social Security in 2025? This is the Most Important Number to Know
If you are claiming Social Security this year, there’s one number that you absolutely need to know before you move forward. If you don’t know it, or what it means for your claim, you could make a choice that adversely impacts the income you get for the rest of your life.
3 Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income Without Holding Off on Claiming Social Security
First, many retirees elect to downsize. If you're still paying for your home, moving to a smaller house or apartment could reduce your expenses. If you've paid off your home, downsizing could at least lower your utility bills and property taxes.
Worried about Social Security's future? Here's what experts say to consider before claiming benefits
A new law adds to Social Security’s benefit costs at a time the program’s funding is already running low. Here’s what that means for retirement planning.
Risking Your Social Security Benefits? Here's What to Watch Out For
Social Security Income (SSI) payments are designed for people who have little to no income. So if you earn too much you can lose your benefits. In 2024, that annual income limit was $11,321.49 for an individual. In 2025, that goes up to $11,604.53. That's $967 per month.
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
One of the most important, but often misunderstood, components is Social Security spousal benefits. Spousal benefits are designed to provide much-needed retirement income to married couples for which one spouse had a relatively low income.
Social Security & You: Turning Full Retirement Age in 2025? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month
I write a column like this one every January. But I don’t mind plagiarizing myself, because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2025.
Retiring Soon? 4 Important Things to Know About Social Security in 2025
Social Security is a big deal, delivering retirement benefits to more than 50 million retirees annually along with disability and survivor benefits to millions more. The retiree benefits alone total nearly $100 billion annually.
Here's Exactly Who Qualifies For the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit in 2025
Not many people will qualify for the maximum possible benefit, but everyone can learn from what it takes to max out Social Security.
'Grab The Money While You Can': Grant Cardone's Unconventional Advice For Those Eligible For Social Security
However, for individuals already in their 60s, Cardone takes a different approach. He advises them to start claiming benefits ...
Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
For early retirees, using an annuity is one way to bridge the years between leaving the workforce and claiming Social ...
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
US Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to Dead People
Ever since the U.S. Social Security Administration opened its books to the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal ...