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Social Security
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Social Security is a U.S. government program that provides financial support to retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. It’s primarily funded by payroll taxes and provides monthly benefits to those who have contributed to the system.
Here’s How Much Waiting Until 70 Boosts Social Security Income
A NBER study finds postponing Social Security benefits can substantially increase retirement income, yet only 10.2% delay
What Midterm Election Results Could Mean for Retirement Policy
The Nov. 8 midterm election will likely shape the future for Social Security and Medicare programs
How to Overcome the ‘A Word’ (Annuity) Adverse Reaction
'The annuity word just has a bad rap, no matter what'
What They’re Saying: Reaction to Today’s 8.7% Social Security COLA Announcement
The raise is historic, but reaction focuses largely on how the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated
Historic 8.7% Social Security COLA Finalized for 2023
Rising inflation causes highest raise in monthly benefits since 1981; will bump average monthly benefit check by more than $140
Medicare Part B Premiums Will Decrease in 2023: CMS
Rare occurrence is good news for Social Security beneficiaries; President Biden to speak on Medicare and Social Security today
Americans Know About Delaying Social Security, Still Don’t Care
'Advantages of creating a retirement income strategy that maximizes your Social Security benefits can’t be overstated'
Final 2023 Social Security COLA Estimate Before the Real Thing: 8.7%
The Senior Citizens League’s final projection is down nearly 1% from its previous estimate as new CPI data shows inflation continues to slow. The official 2023 cost-of-living adjustment will be released Oct. 13
New Bill Seeks to Abolish Tax on Social Security Benefits
House legislation proposed by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) would pay for the change by raising cap on payroll taxes
Two Top Reasons Retirees May Rejoin the Workforce
Many worry age could be a barrier to coming back, but the promise of remote work makes the prospect of unretiring more appealing