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Maurie Backman | May 30, 2026 at 11:29 AM EDT

Retirees Are Furious That Their COLA Can’t Keep Up With Soaring Healthcare Costs

Social Security plays a big role in many people’s retirement. Without those benefits, a lot of seniors would not be…

Maurie Backman | May 30, 2026 at 7:21 AM EDT

Dave Ramsey’s Social Security Advice Falls Apart for the Average $2,000 a Month Retiree

Once you turn 62, you’ll have an important financial to decision to make in the context of retirement planning —…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM EDT

The Social Security Earnings Rule That Trips Up Almost Every New Retiree

Many older Americans rush to claim Social Security benefits at age 62 because it’s the earliest point you’re allowed to…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT

The 2026 COLA Quietly Failed Millions of Retirees and Most Haven’t Noticed Yet

Once you start collecting Social Security, you may end up getting benefits for 10, 20, or 30 years. But over…

Maurie Backman | May 29, 2026 at 9:25 AM EDT

Fed Rate Cuts Look Less Likely in 2026 and Social Security Is About to Feel It

When inflation surged in the wake of the pandemic, the Federal Reserve had to act quickly to keep prices from…

Maurie Backman | May 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM EDT

Trump Promised Not to Cut Social Security and Then Quietly Did It Anyway

In the course of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump had a lot to say about Social Security. And that makes…

Maurie Backman | May 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM EDT

The Two Huge Social Security Problems Congress Keeps Quietly Ignoring

It’s not exactly a secret that Social Security serves as a critical source of income for millions of retirees today.…

Maurie Backman | May 23, 2026 at 9:17 AM EDT

Why 2032 Could Quietly Become the Year Everything Changes for Social Security

If you work and pay into Social Security throughout your career, you may not be happy to see those…

Maurie Backman | Apr 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM EDT

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here’s the Real Story

For many seniors, there’s perhaps nothing more frustrating than having to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. In fact,…

Christy Bieber | Apr 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM EDT

How a 401(k) Helps Your Social Security Benefits Go Further

Maximizing your Social Security benefits is one of the smartest moves you can make due to some special features these…

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Social Security Articles

All Social Security Articles

Retirees Are Furious That Their COLA Can’t Keep Up With Soaring Healthcare Costs

Dave Ramsey’s Social Security Advice Falls Apart for the Average $2,000 a Month Retiree

The Social Security Earnings Rule That Trips Up Almost Every New Retiree

The 2026 COLA Quietly Failed Millions of Retirees and Most Haven’t Noticed Yet

Fed Rate Cuts Look Less Likely in 2026 and Social Security Is About to Feel It

Trump Promised Not to Cut Social Security and Then Quietly Did It Anyway

The Two Huge Social Security Problems Congress Keeps Quietly Ignoring

Why 2032 Could Quietly Become the Year Everything Changes for Social Security

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here’s the Real Story

How a 401(k) Helps Your Social Security Benefits Go Further

“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

Retirees Are Furious That Their COLA Can’t Keep Up With Soaring Healthcare Costs

Dave Ramsey’s Social Security Advice Falls Apart for the Average $2,000 a Month Retiree

The Social Security Earnings Rule That Trips Up Almost Every New Retiree

The 2026 COLA Quietly Failed Millions of Retirees and Most Haven’t Noticed Yet

Fed Rate Cuts Look Less Likely in 2026 and Social Security Is About to Feel It

Trump Promised Not to Cut Social Security and Then Quietly Did It Anyway

The Two Huge Social Security Problems Congress Keeps Quietly Ignoring

Why 2032 Could Quietly Become the Year Everything Changes for Social Security

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here’s the Real Story

How a 401(k) Helps Your Social Security Benefits Go Further

“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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"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

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