Social Security’s COLA Is a Joke: 3 Tactics to Bolster Your Retirement
The Social Security COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) for 2021 is a paltry 1.3%. Here are three ways to actually boost your ...
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How to Make the Most of Social Security When Filing Early
Claiming Social Security earlier than planned is a reality many will face. Having a plan to make the most of ...
Make a Habit of Checking Your Social Security Earnings Record
Have you checked your Social Security earnings record lately? For a lot of people, the answer is: “No.” Many may ...
Plan and Protect Your Retirement With 2 Simple Social Security Tools
The SSA Office of the Inspector General and AARP are teaming up to help educate older Americans on scams that ...
If You’re In This Age Group, Prepare Now for a 13% Social Security Cut
One fix is for policymakers to legislate for an ad hoc increase in benefits for those turning 60 this year.
2 Ways to Fix the Impending Social Security Funding Crisis
The current 12.4% Social Security payroll tax is equally split between employees and employers, but it would have to be ...
You May Qualify for 50% of Your Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefits
Social Security divorce benefits are very similar to spousal benefits, but one thing to keep in mind is, like regular ...
Starting Social Security Too Early Isn’t the End of the World — 2 Ways Out
Withdrawing is the most drastic way to stop Social Security, and that's likely why it has such a short time ...
A Recession May Doom Social Security’s Future — 1 Way to Prepare
Employment is so important for Social Security's future because the program is heavily funded by a payroll tax. So if ...
2 Simple Social Security Truths That Can Boost Your Ideal Retirement
Social Security misconceptions are everywhere, and some are more egregious than others.
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