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The moment someone applies to Social Security, there is a hope and belief that everything will go smoothly. Despite recent reductions in force at the Social Security Administration, the application...
It’s a brutal reality to accept that, as you grow older, you may have to deal with bureaucracy, such as the Social Security Administration. This is especially true, as recent government layoffs...
With so much uncertainty surrounding Social Security and its solvency over the next 10 years, there is ongoing discussion about what, if any, steps should be taken. Short of a quick, bipartisan...
Some models of the effects of AI show more and more people will live into their 100s. Social Security cannot afford for people to live that long.
There are a myriad of reasons why retirees look to build long-term portfolios that can sustain their spending goals in retirement. For one, social security benefits aren’t generally considered...
96% of Americans lose an average of $111,000 in their Social Security income due to mistakes made while filing for benefits, according to Forbes. There are over 2,700 rules in the Social Security...
At age 70, still clocking in at work — whether full-time or part-time — raises a critical question: should you claim Social Security?  The decision is deeply personal, tied to your...
Apart from infidelity, the early death of a spouse is probably among the most devastating events  that can impact a marriage. While younger couples nowadays may be better equipped to find resources...
According to several economists, the Social Security trust fund is on track to become insolvent by 2035, unless there are some drastic changes made. To replenish the fund, Social Security needs to...
It’s not at all unexpected to learn that Social Security plays a pivotal role in the lives of more than 70 million Americans annually. As a result, everyone who receives some kind of Social...
One of the most important things to know about Social Security is when to start applying and how to proceed with receiving your benefits. As easy as it might sound to withdraw money from the...
One of the best reasons Social Security exists is to help those older and unable to work pay their bills on time every month, something it has done well for over 90 years. While Social Security was...
One of the worst feelings in anyone’s life is the loss of a loved one, and then an immediate worry about the uncertainty of the future. Whether that uncertainty manifests itself as a question of...
It should go without saying that with 70 million Americans participating in the Social Security program in some capacity, it’s one of the most critical institutions in the US. In fact, it’s not...
Social Security is the largest budget item in the United States annually, serving more than 70 million people with retirement, disability, and supplemental income. The importance of this program...