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A Growing Number of Seniors Are Claiming Social Security at This Popular Age. Should You Join Them?
That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...
Latest 2026 COLA estimate: What a 2.5% Social Security raise could mean for you
The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...
Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say
The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly ...
Seniors on Social Security Just Got Some Really Tough News
You probably know by now that retirement isn't all about carefree fun. Living off a fixed income can be tough, especially if ...
Social Security COLA 2026: Why your raise could be smaller than expected
In 2025, benefits got a 2.5% COLA. Many older Americans are hoping that 2026's COLA will be larger, or at the very least, the ...
What to know about the $6,000 ‘senior deduction’ in GOP megabill
The Senate’s version of the “big, beautiful bill,” passed on Tuesday, includes a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 or ...
Social Security: There's a Silver Lining in the Otherwise Bleak Projection for 2026's COLA
Key Points Initial estimates for 2026's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are not looking favorable.There are ...