Los Angeles father with a year to live wins $100,000 in fantasy football and asks for advice. Dave Ramsey says 1 choice will best protect his family

For one California father facing terminal cancer, that question came with an unexpected twist: he just won $100,000 in a ...

Social Security chief sends candid year end update to lawmakers: What did he say?

Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano updated Congress Friday on major Fiscal Year 2025 gains, including shorter ...

As seniors flock to Florida, Social Security money is essential, but will there be enough?

Florida's population is expected to increase 11% between 2025 and 2035, compared with the national forecast of 1% for the ...
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Wife of missing New Tazewell man accused of fraudulently claiming his Social Security benefits

The wife of a missing Claiborne County man last seen in 2017 has been charged with theft over allegations that she fraudulently claimed his Social Security benefits for more than four years. Enough ...
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The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62

Claiming benefits early results in a reduction of benefits, while claiming late can increase one's benefit. Retirees can start claiming benefits as early as age 62 and as late as age 70. There's no ...
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Your Social Security Check Is Getting Bigger, but Medicare Costs May Eat the Raise

Social Security recipients will see a 2.8% benefit increase in 2026, adding an average of $56 to monthly checks. However, Medicare Part B premium increases may significantly reduce the actual gain ...
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Survey: Many Americans expect to rely on Social Security benefits when they retire — but are worried they won’t get them

As Social Security marks its 90th birthday, many Americans appear to be losing confidence in the landmark U.S. institution. More than half (52%) of Americans who haven’t retired yet say they expect to ...
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I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead

Social Security COLAs are great, but they're often less than what we need. Social Security itself is facing some major challenges in the years ahead. The program can be strengthened by the government, ...
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How is the government shutdown affecting Social Security? Will payments be sent out?

For the month of November, those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get their payments, just not during the calendar month. SSI payments for the month of November are scheduled to go ...