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Not 62 or 65: Here's why Social Security retirement age is set at 67
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially increased the Full Retirement Age (FRA) for beneficiaries from 65 to ...
The Social Security crisis is coming one year earlier than we thought
The Social Security shortfall date just moved a little bit nearer. New federal projections, released on June 18, show that ...
Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in less than a decade, new trustees' report finds
The Social Security Administration has updated its projections for how long the trust funds it relies on to help pay benefits ...
Working While Receiving Social Security: Understanding the Rules
The bottom line is that the Social Security earnings test is a big factor in determining whether older adults who are still ...
Trump's Social Security tax cut unlikely, but seniors may get $4,000 'bonus' deduction
One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on ...
Social Security Payments: Checks Worth Up to $5,108 Due This Week
Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...
Jean Chatzky sends strong message on 401(k), Social Security
Evaluating Social Security benefits and reliance on personal savings, such as 401(k) plans, is equally crucial. Key ...
My husband died suddenly last year — can I now collect his Social Security and my own at the same time?
Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...