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The holiday buying season will be upon us before you know it. October for some people is a time to start buying holiday gifts before the rush hits. Those drawing Social Security will be particularly...
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Almost every essential good has risen across the board in recent years, and that has many seniors concerned. Indeed, if the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA) put forward by the SSA can’t or...
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The annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to Social Security payments for 2025 is expected to be 2.5%, the smallest COLA increase in the past three...
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For retirees, the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) to social security payments is a very hot topic, and one that certainly is worth paying attention to. Every year, the Social Security...
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President Franklin Roosevelt’s June 1934 Executive Order established the Committee on Economic Safety. That led to the Social Security Act, passed on Aug. 14, 1935. Social Security provided...
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In August the Senior Citizens’ League predicted that Social Security recipients will get a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of only 2.6% in their benefits this year. This is less than usual and may...
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Social Security benefits will be paid starting August 1 for some beneficiaries. However, the date of your payment will vary depending on what kinds of benefits you are receiving and your date of...
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Many retirees are finding life too expensive in the United States and making the bold decision to retire abroad. Expats often find their dollars stretching further with lower tax rates, housing...
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Determining when to claim Social Security is a difficult decision for many. While you can claim as early as age 62 — even if you’re still working — many experts advise you to wait until you...
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Social Security is a financial right that protects Americans throughout their lives. According to The United States Social Security Administration (SSA), ”We administer retirement, disability,...
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Social Security is the largest U.S. government program, costing about $1.24 trillion a year, but it’s by no means a handout! Funded by payroll deductions, your Social Security benefits are the...
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While in recent times retirement has been painted in rosy colors, with people doing yoga, playing golf, traveling … and running for president, it is also a stage in life where we can find ourselves...
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