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After working for several decades, the idea of stepping back and claiming Social Security sounds pretty good. As long as you're at least 62 and have worked long enough to qualify for retirement ...

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will ...

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Social Security is a major source of income for 75 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money. Updated for February ...

Changes in disability income can quietly affect your monthly SSDI check, depending on how the SSA classifies what you’re paid.

You can check the status of your benefit on the Treasury website, though many readers have reported they get an error message ...

A prior version of this article made incorrect statements about the IRMAA thresholds and Medicare Part B base premium. We always strive for complete accuracy and have updated these details. If you ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows taxpayers aged 65 and older to claim an additional $6,000 deduction without having to itemize their deductions. This deduction, which will tak ...

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Before filing taxes in 2026, compare your W-2s and 1099s to your Social Security earnings record so missing wages don't reduce future monthly checks later.