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Laid off in your 60s? Why you shouldn't rush to file for Social Security
Depending on your exact age, you may have the option to claim Social Security following a layoff in your 60s. But should you?
Second round of Social Security payments go out in three days
The second round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...
Liz Weston: Why did Social Security create an earnings limited for those who work after retirement?
Answer: Social Security was designed as insurance for those who could no longer work, and a retirement earnings test has been ...
Claiming Social Security at 62: How much you'll actually receive and what it costs you
When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...
Worried About Social Security Cuts? 3 Things to Do Now if You're Already Retired.
However, the latest report by the Social Security Trustees makes it abundantly clear that benefit cuts may soon be on the ...
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What’s really going on with Social Security? Here’s what the latest numbers say
The same approach could work again: thoughtful, phased reforms that maintain the program’s core protections. Ideas on the ...
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How Trump’s immigration policies could threaten Social Security
If Trump deports at least 10% of undocumented immigrants a year, Social Security funds are expected to be depleted six months ...
President Donald Trump Broke His Social Security Vow -- and It May Be the Best Thing That's Happened to Retirees
The consolation prize retirees received from the One Big Beautiful Bill is arguably a bigger win than ending the tax on ...
3 ways seniors can supplement their Social Security now
With concerns over Social Security high, seniors may benefit by supplementing their income with one of these options.
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The Social Security Fairness Act: A New Era for Public Servants
The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), enacted on January 5, 2025, marks a significant shift in Social Security benefits, ...