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The age-by-age Social Security map: Average monthly benefits by age

No retirement plan is complete without factoring in the income from Social Security benefits. How important Social Security ...
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When I Claim My $3,200 Social Security, Will My Wife Automatically Get a Spousal Benefit?

Spousal benefits are Social Security payments based on a spouse's lifetime earnings record, and a spouse may receive up to ...

Still Working While Receiving Social Security? A Financial Adviser's Guide to the Earnings Test

If you haven't reached your full retirement age yet, your Social Security check could take a hit, depending on how much you ...

You Have Less Than 7 Weeks to Prepare for 8 Big Social Security Changes

See how the 2026 Social Security changes will affect your COLA, earnings limits, taxes, and net deposit, and what to check ...
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Proposal Could Mean an Additional $200 for Social Security Recipients

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security might soon receive much-needed financial help. A new plan in Congress seeks to pay Social Security ...
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Should I take Social Security now or at age 70?

Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 ...
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Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2026? Here's What You'll Need to Do.

The maximum monthly Social Security benefit has been set at $5,251 for 2026. Monthly benefits increase each month you delay claiming beyond your full retirement age. Workers will also need to achieve ...
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How Widows Can Maximize Social Security Using This Little-Known Rule

Survivor benefits come with complex rules, and one wrong move could cost you. Timing when you claim your benefit or switch can significantly impact lifetime income. Smart strategies like delaying or ...
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How Widows Can Maximize Social Security Using This Little-Known Rule

Losing a spouse is emotionally and financially difficult, but it's also a moment when smart planning can make a big difference in how you recover and prepare yourself financially. We'll walk you ...
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Social Security Update: The 2.8% COLA Increases Maximum and Average Payments for Retirees

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that the maximum benefit for retirees applying for benefits at full retirement age will increase in 2026. This change is a direct result of the 2 ...
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Red state workers could lose out on disability benefits as Trump admin rewrites eligibility rules

This article originally appeared on ProPublica. It’s never been easy to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Christopher Tincher knows this firsthand. Tincher began his working life in a ...
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The government confirms the average Social Security check hits a record in 2026 — what retirees should double-check on letters, net amounts, and bank posting

Social Security benefits increase on a yearly basis in order to account for growth in inflation. This increase is called the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and the announcement made by the Social ...