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The Social Security Shortfall: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every State Read More
There’s a potentially less bad outcome, but it’s not so clear-cut. There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for retirement income. And without those …
Social Security Trustees Project 22% Benefit Cut in 2032. This Change Would Cut Benefits by Only 17% Instead Read More
Make sure you’re on top of things before filing a claim. If you’ll be at least 62 in 2027, it means you’ll have the option to sign up to …
3 Things to Know if You Plan to Claim Social Security in 2027 Read More
Men’s average Social Security benefits run higher than women’s at every age. This breakdown lays out the specific figures across the early retirement years based on the most recent …
Here’s What the Average Man’s Social Security Benefit Looks Like by Age Read More
Filing later might boost your benefits monthly, but it’s not necessarily your smartest move. I was talking to a family member the other day who’s nearing retirement, and when …
Social Security at 70 Won’t Automatically Work Out. Here’s What You Need to Consider Before Delaying Your Claim Read More
The so-called blue wave of the 2026 midterm elections may be the beginning of Social Security reform — and increased taxes, at least for some Americans. Senatorial terms last …
Democrats’ big election win revives a difficult Social Security question: Who pays? Read More
The wealthiest seniors will take home more than $64,000 from Social Security next year. Social Security’s wealthiest beneficiaries will take home $5,358 per month in 2027, up from $5,181 …
Here’s the Maximum Social Security Benefit for 2027 and How to Get It Read More
Social Security’s already precarious financial outlook has worsened under President Trump. Since 1940, Social Security has been providing a financial foundation for aging workers who could no longer do …
Social Security Is Teetering, and 3 of President Donald Trump’s Policies Are Helping to Push It Over the Edge Read More
The projected first silver lining for retirees since 2023 may be offset by worsening solvency issues for America’s top retirement program. For a majority of retirees, Social Security income …
Social Security’s Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Is a Double-Edged Sword for Tens of Millions of Retirees Read More
If you’re a working retiree collecting Social Security benefits, the changes coming for 2027 could affect how much money you receive. Along with updates to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) …
Social Security will let working retirees under 67 earn $25,560 in 2027 before it starts cutting their benefits Read More