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Social Security
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Explaining the Misperception Behind Social Security Insolvency
A CRR at Boston College report looks at a previous survey that examines why Americans believe Social Security will cease to exist before retirement
COLA Conundrum: 80% of Retirees Want Better Inflation Protection
Survey finds most seniors want Social Security cost of living adjustment based on index that closer tracks costs of households 62 and older
2024 Medicare Part B Premium Increase: 6%
CMS releases next year’s premium unexpectedly early, and good news: it’s lower than feared
It’s Official: 2024 Social Security COLA Set at 3.2%
Today’s announcement means average monthly check will increase by slightly more than $57 per month
Official 2024 Social Security COLA Announcement Set for Oct. 12
Final forecast predicted 3.2% raise which would be less than half of 2023’s inflation-fueled 8.7% bump
Social Security Checks Still Sent in Event of Government Shutdown
With a partial federal government shutdown on tap if an agreement isn’t reached by midnight Saturday, Social Security beneficiaries can rest assured benefits will still be paid
The Very Real Fears of Retirees and Pre-Retirees: Running Out of Money
New research finds just 1 in 4 retirees and age 50+ workers think they can afford to maintain a comfortable lifestyle throughout retirement
Participants Worried About Higher Taxes on 401(k)s
Latest Allianz Life study finds future tax increases on tax-deferred retirement accounts are top of mind alongside continued fear of an imminent market crash and little confidence in future of Social Security
Retired or Not? Report Finds Many Who Recently Retired Seek Return to Work
T. Rowe Price study finds millions of retirees returning to part- and full-time work in search of financial and emotional benefits
Dems Reintroduce Bill to Shield Social Security Payments from Garnishment
Legislation comes as federal student loan payments set to resume in October