Social Security 2026 COLA brings a historic raise for retirees
A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well above the national…
Retired professor, 75, fumbled to learn her finances when her husband died. What to do before a catastrophe strikes
When Alice Stone Nakhimovsky’s husband, Alexander, passed away unexpectedly last year from a brain aneurysm, she lost more…
Social Security benefits could increase by $200 a month — here’s who would qualify
Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are…
At 59, my husband and I have $250K saved for retirement. But my friend says he’s got $700K. Are we unprepared?
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3 Social Security changes retirees should plan for in 2026
There’s also another change tied to Social Security that could have a big impact next year. Keith Speights…
Most Americans think 63 is the perfect age to retire, but they’re dead wrong. Here’s the big number to bet on
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59% of working boomers feel behind on retirement savings. Here are 5 ways to keep growing your nest egg after retiring
Retiring but feeling insecure about what you’ve got saved to retire on? If the answer is yes, you…
Who would qualify for the $200 monthly Social Security increase?
A group of Democratic Senators has introduced a bill that would increase Social Security benefits by $200 a…
How baby boomers can close a retirement savings gap
Many baby boomers aren’t on track to retire with enough money. They have some options to adjust their…
2 Social Security Checks Coming in December? Here’s the Scoop
DNY59/Getty The holiday season is almost here, and some Social Security recipients are going to be getting an…