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Christy Bieber | Jun 6, 2026 at 9:07 AM EDT

Two Smart Social Security Claiming Strategies Every Married Couple Should Know

Being married and eligible for Social Security gives you many choices for claiming benefits. Both you and your spouse can…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

The Social Security Switch Most Widows Never Make: How to Gain $5,856 Yearly Income

A 60-year-old widow files for Social Security survivor benefits after her husband’s death. She has her own work record from…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

A 60-year-old widow sits at her kitchen table with a Social Security statement and a calendar. Her husband passed away…

Christy Bieber | Jun 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM EDT

Here Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age From 62 to 70

Social Security is an important retirement income source to a lot of people. For those who struggle to save, those…

Maurie Backman | Jun 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM EDT

May Jobs Report Just Changed the Outlook for Social Security’s 2027 COLA

The midpoint of the year is when seniors on Social Security tend to get antsy about knowing what their upcoming…

Christy Bieber | Jun 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM EDT

The Little Known IRMAA Rule That Lets Medicare Take a Bigger Bite Out of Social Security

Social Security is important to a lot of retirees. Without those benefits, many seniors would not be able to pay…

Gerelyn Terzo | Jun 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM EDT

Medicare’s IRMAA Cliff Just Erased Your 2026 Social Security Raise. Here’s Why

Picture a 67-year-old single retiree drawing $4,200 a month from Social Security, modest IRA withdrawals, and a paid-off house. In…

Christy Bieber | Jun 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM EDT

The Little Known Hold Harmless Rule That Protects Your Social Security From Soaring Medicare Costs

Healthcare is one of the biggest expenses retirees face. And in recent years, Medicare enrollees have learned the hard way…

Maurie Backman | Jun 3, 2026 at 9:33 AM EDT

Your Social Security Isn’t Getting Cut, but a Quieter Threat Is Already Shrinking It

Millions of retired Americans today count on Social Security for income. And the idea of seeing those monthly checks shrink…

Christy Bieber | Jun 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM EDT

Two Surprising Benefits and One Big Downside of Working While on Social Security

If you’re wondering if you can work while collecting Social Security, the answer is yes. Many retirees do this, and…

Christy Bieber | Jun 2, 2026 at 9:24 AM EDT

This Social Security Filing Mistake Can Be Really Hard to Fix

Retirees can choose from a number of different Social Security filing ages. And there are a few significant ones to…

Christy Bieber | Jun 1, 2026 at 9:13 PM EDT

How Rising Medicare Premiums Are Quietly Eating Into Your Social Security Check

For millions of retirees, Social Security serves as a critical source of monthly income. Each year, beneficiaries often look forward…

Christy Bieber | Jun 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

One Move Could Add Over $1,000 a Month to Your Average Social Security Benefit

Many retirees need Social Security to cover their essential expenses. You should know that the age you claim benefits…

Christy Bieber | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT

Will Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 Quietly Cost You Thousands

Social Security is important to many older Americans. Once you retire, you’ll probably need those benefits to pay your living…

Christy Bieber | Jun 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM EDT

The Social Security COLA Just Quietly Got Worse for 2026 Retirees

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) every year. Without COLAs, Social Security recipients would get the…

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Social Security Articles

All Social Security Articles

Two Smart Social Security Claiming Strategies Every Married Couple Should Know

The Social Security Switch Most Widows Never Make: How to Gain $5,856 Yearly Income

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

Here Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age From 62 to 70

May Jobs Report Just Changed the Outlook for Social Security’s 2027 COLA

The Little Known IRMAA Rule That Lets Medicare Take a Bigger Bite Out of Social Security

Medicare’s IRMAA Cliff Just Erased Your 2026 Social Security Raise. Here’s Why

The Little Known Hold Harmless Rule That Protects Your Social Security From Soaring Medicare Costs

Your Social Security Isn’t Getting Cut, but a Quieter Threat Is Already Shrinking It

Two Surprising Benefits and One Big Downside of Working While on Social Security

This Social Security Filing Mistake Can Be Really Hard to Fix

How Rising Medicare Premiums Are Quietly Eating Into Your Social Security Check

One Move Could Add Over $1,000 a Month to Your Average Social Security Benefit

Will Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 Quietly Cost You Thousands

The Social Security COLA Just Quietly Got Worse for 2026 Retirees

“I Need to Pay Off the Mafia, So I’ll Go Borrow From the Cartel”: Dave Ramsey to a Caller Wanting a HELOC for Amex Debt and a New Car

The Real Cost of Retiring on Amelia Island, Florida, at 65 on $970,000 Stress Free

Here’s How You Can Retire to The Villages, Florida, at 62 on $3,000 a Month Stress Free

"I Need to Pay Off the Mafia, So I'll Go Borrow From the Cartel": Dave Ramsey to a Caller Wanting a HELOC for Amex Debt and a New Car

The Real Cost of Retiring on Amelia Island, Florida, at 65 on $970,000 Stress Free

“I Need to Pay Off the Mafia, So I’ll Go Borrow From the Cartel”: Dave Ramsey to a Caller Wanting a HELOC for Amex Debt and a New Car

The Real Cost of Retiring on Amelia Island, Florida, at 65 on $970,000 Stress Free

Social Security Articles

All Social Security Articles

Two Smart Social Security Claiming Strategies Every Married Couple Should Know

The Social Security Switch Most Widows Never Make: How to Gain $5,856 Yearly Income

The $1,847 Monthly Survivor Benefit Most Widows Leave on the Table by Filing at the Wrong Age

Here Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age From 62 to 70

May Jobs Report Just Changed the Outlook for Social Security’s 2027 COLA

The Little Known IRMAA Rule That Lets Medicare Take a Bigger Bite Out of Social Security

Medicare’s IRMAA Cliff Just Erased Your 2026 Social Security Raise. Here’s Why

The Little Known Hold Harmless Rule That Protects Your Social Security From Soaring Medicare Costs

Your Social Security Isn’t Getting Cut, but a Quieter Threat Is Already Shrinking It

Two Surprising Benefits and One Big Downside of Working While on Social Security

This Social Security Filing Mistake Can Be Really Hard to Fix

How Rising Medicare Premiums Are Quietly Eating Into Your Social Security Check

One Move Could Add Over $1,000 a Month to Your Average Social Security Benefit

Will Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 Quietly Cost You Thousands

The Social Security COLA Just Quietly Got Worse for 2026 Retirees

“I Need to Pay Off the Mafia, So I’ll Go Borrow From the Cartel”: Dave Ramsey to a Caller Wanting a HELOC for Amex Debt and a New Car

The Real Cost of Retiring on Amelia Island, Florida, at 65 on $970,000 Stress Free

Here’s How You Can Retire to The Villages, Florida, at 62 on $3,000 a Month Stress Free

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