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Kristin Hitchcock | Jan 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM EST

Get the Most Out of Your Social Security In 2026

70.6 million people receive benefits from programs run by the Social Security Administration. In fact, at least 40% of older…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST

The Absolute Number 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at 65

Social Security is the backbone of many people’s retirement planning. However, figuring out when to retire is often easier said than done.…

Kristin Hitchcock | Dec 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

Should You Collect Social Security at 62 or Wait Until 70?

The age you decide to begin drawing Social Security has a huge impact on your monthly income in retirement. The…

Jennifer Geer | Oct 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

The 20 US Cities Where Residents Collect the Most Social Security

During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act to offer financial benefits to citizens over…

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Drew Wood | Aug 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM EDT

Retirees Share the Advice They Wish They Could Give Their Younger Selves

If you could step into a time machine and give your 25-year-old self a pep talk, what would you say?…

Christian Drerup | Jul 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM EDT

We Rely on My Great-Grandma’s Social Security – Can My Grandma Inherit Her Mother’s Benefits?

Millions of aging Americans rely on Social Security checks for financial aid. The SSA, which has been in place for…

Christian Drerup | Jun 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM EDT

Why is My Social Security Benefit Suspended and When Will I Begin Receiving Payments?

At the beginning of retirement, learning the ins and outs of Social Security benefits can be perplexing. This is especially…

Christian Drerup | Jun 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

I Was Approved for Social Security but How Do I “Prove” I Stopped Working?

The age at which you’re eligible to begin collecting Social Security benefits is usually a memorable time; whether you’ve retired…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM EDT

Will Social Security Still Run Out In 2035?

As far back as 2010, Social Security projected that it would run out of money in 2035. It was not…

Christian Drerup | Jun 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

What Would You Do if Your Boomer Parents Ran Out of Money?

The most common financial family dynamics involve older generations having more money than younger generations. Our parents have had many…

Christian Drerup | Jun 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM EDT

Can I retire at age 66 with $800K in my IRA and $2,900 a month from Social Security?

Retirement is a long-awaited time for many hard-working folks. However, timing is vastly different for everyone, and there is no…

Christian Drerup | May 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

This is What You Should Have Saved by 65

If you’re nearing the age of 65, you’re about to hit a major life milestone. Congratulate yourself for endearing all…

Jennifer Geer | Apr 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM EDT

Retirees Are Taking Their Dollars Abroad as U.S. Prices Climb

According to a price tracker report from CBS News, the cost of just about everything has increased in the past…

Jennifer Geer | Apr 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM EDT

The Ultimate American Island Destinations for Retirees

According to a recent poll from Fidelity Investments, 67% of Americans in their retirement planning years have confidence in their…

Maurie Backman | Mar 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM EDT

Boomers and Retirees Digest More Bad News

Social Security is not meant to serve as retirees’ only or even primary source of income. But for many people,…

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retirement Articles

Get the Most Out of Your Social Security In 2026

The Absolute Number 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at 65

Should You Collect Social Security at 62 or Wait Until 70?

The 20 US Cities Where Residents Collect the Most Social Security

All retirement Articles

Retirees Share the Advice They Wish They Could Give Their Younger Selves

We Rely on My Great-Grandma’s Social Security – Can My Grandma Inherit Her Mother’s Benefits?

Why is My Social Security Benefit Suspended and When Will I Begin Receiving Payments?

I Was Approved for Social Security but How Do I “Prove” I Stopped Working?

Will Social Security Still Run Out In 2035?

What Would You Do if Your Boomer Parents Ran Out of Money?

Can I retire at age 66 with $800K in my IRA and $2,900 a month from Social Security?

This is What You Should Have Saved by 65

Retirees Are Taking Their Dollars Abroad as U.S. Prices Climb

The Ultimate American Island Destinations for Retirees

Boomers and Retirees Digest More Bad News

Fed’s Rate Freeze Could Sting for Social Security Recipients

‘Convert $100,000 a Year to Get Them to the Top of the 22%’: The Roth Plan for a Couple With $2.3M in 401(k)s

UFO ETF Faces a Critical Test: Can Pre-Profit Space Stocks Deliver on $1.85B Backlog

Fed’s Rate Freeze Could Sting for Social Security Recipients

'Convert $100,000 a Year to Get Them to the Top of the 22%': The Roth Plan for a Couple With $2.3M in 401(k)s

Fed’s Rate Freeze Could Sting for Social Security Recipients

‘Convert $100,000 a Year to Get Them to the Top of the 22%’: The Roth Plan for a Couple With $2.3M in 401(k)s

retirement Articles

Get the Most Out of Your Social Security In 2026

The Absolute Number 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at 65

Should You Collect Social Security at 62 or Wait Until 70?

The 20 US Cities Where Residents Collect the Most Social Security

All retirement Articles

Retirees Share the Advice They Wish They Could Give Their Younger Selves

We Rely on My Great-Grandma’s Social Security – Can My Grandma Inherit Her Mother’s Benefits?

Why is My Social Security Benefit Suspended and When Will I Begin Receiving Payments?

I Was Approved for Social Security but How Do I “Prove” I Stopped Working?

Will Social Security Still Run Out In 2035?

What Would You Do if Your Boomer Parents Ran Out of Money?

Can I retire at age 66 with $800K in my IRA and $2,900 a month from Social Security?

This is What You Should Have Saved by 65

Retirees Are Taking Their Dollars Abroad as U.S. Prices Climb

The Ultimate American Island Destinations for Retirees

Boomers and Retirees Digest More Bad News

Fed’s Rate Freeze Could Sting for Social Security Recipients

‘Convert $100,000 a Year to Get Them to the Top of the 22%’: The Roth Plan for a Couple With $2.3M in 401(k)s

UFO ETF Faces a Critical Test: Can Pre-Profit Space Stocks Deliver on $1.85B Backlog

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