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5 Social Security Records Experts Say Seniors Should Check Now

While most retirees only look at their Social Security account to check their payment date, 2026 has brought a series of administrative and security changes...

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6 Retirement Income Myths That Are Falling Apart This Winter

Retirement planning is often built on “rules of thumb” that work well in spreadsheets but fail in the messy reality of the 2026 economy. For...

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This Is the Age Most Current Retirees Started Collecting Social Security

New data reveals the age most Americans start Social Security — and how claiming early or waiting can impact your retirement income.

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2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Reveals Tinier Increases — How To Prepare

Learn why the 2027 Social Security COLA may bring smaller increases and what steps you can take now to prepare for a tighter benefits boost.

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I Asked ChatGPT If $1 Million Is Still Enough To Retire On — Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT revealed whether $1 million is enough for retirement in 2026, including withdrawal rates, location factors and healthcare costs.

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Three costly retirement regrets in your 70s and 80s — and how to avoid them

‘Having a comprehensive plan is rarely something anyone regrets,’ one expert said

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The 2026 Retirement “Wall”: Why Your Fixed Income May Not Cover Your Bills This Month

Financial planners often talk about the “sequence of returns” risk, but in 2026, retirees are facing a more immediate “sequence of expenses” risk known as...

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Social Security Alert: Why You Must Re-Check Your SSA Records Before the Change

For millions of retirees, the way they access their Social Security information is about to change permanently. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is scheduled to...

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The $6,000 OBBBA “Paperwork Trap”: 6 Tax Documents That Will Delay Your 2026 Refund

The headline news for the 2025 tax season (filed in 2026) is the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) senior deduction, which offers a massive...

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4 Tax Scams Retirees Should Watch Out For in 2026

In 2026, tax risks extend beyond filing errors or missed deductions. Tax and fraud experts explained what to look for and how retirees can protect themselves.

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Why SSI Recipients Get Two Payments in February — and None in March

If you or a loved one relies on Supplemental Security Income, you might have noticed an unexpected change in your bank account recently. This looks like a February bonus. However, this shift is actually part of a common quirk in the Social Security Administration’s 2026 calendar. Understanding the timing of…

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5 Filing Assumptions That Can Cost Seniors Refund Money in Early 2026

Tax season feels routine until a small “I’m sure that’s fine” choice quietly shrinks your refund. For many seniors, the biggest losses come from habits...

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10 Questions Retirees Wish They’d Asked Before Turning 65

Turning 65 feels like a finish line, but for many retirees, it’s actually a decision-heavy starting point. Medicare choices, Social Security timing, taxes, and housing...

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I Asked ChatGPT Which Italian Car Retirees Should Buy on Social Security — Here’s What It Said

The list focuses on small models where the used prices and running costs are closer to what many Social Security budgets can handle.

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How Far Your 2026 Social Security Check Really Goes in Every State

See how far a 2026 Social Security check stretches in every state as rising costs and local prices reshape retirees’ real buying power.

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I Asked ChatGPT To Predict What Retirement Will Look Like in 2050: Here’s What You Should Prepare For

By 2050, older millennials and late Gen Xers will be facing retirement. I asked ChatGPT to delve into the research to predict what it may look like.

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A federal tool to check voter citizenship keeps making mistakes. It led to confusion in Texas.

DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.

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The “Election Worker” Tax Surprise: Why Some Poll Pay Is Now Social Security Taxable

For thousands of retirees, working at the local polling station is a civic duty that comes with a modest stipend, usually viewed as “pocket money”...

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Got a Social Security Overpayment Letter? What to Do Before You Repay

Receiving a “Notice of Overpayment” from Social Security is a heart-stopping moment. The letter often demands the immediate repayment of thousands of dollars—money you likely...

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9 February Social Security Facts Retirees Are Checking After Winter Bills Arrive

February is the month when the “theoretical” changes to Social Security finally become real dollars in your bank account. While the January check introduced the...

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7 Ways the New Senior Tax Deduction Is Affecting February Filing Decisions

As tax documents arrive in February mailboxes, seniors are facing a new calculus for the 2025 tax year. The Standard Deduction for filers over age...

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5 Reasons More Americans Are Claiming Social Security Earlier in 2026

For years, financial advisors have preached the same mantra: “Wait until 70 to claim Social Security.” The math was clear—waiting maximized your guaranteed monthly income...

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Trump 2026: Social Security Changes To Expect in Trump’s Second Year of His Second Term

As 2026 unfolds, millions of retirees are discovering which promises have materialized and what changes are actually taking effect.

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8 Situations Where COLA Increases Still Leave Seniors Short This Winter

Getting a bigger Social Security payment sounds like a win until winter bills hit and the “extra” vanishes on contact. Many seniors find that COLA...

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Why 'Locking' Your Social Security Number Is the New Credit Freeze

Here is how to keep your Social Security number private in an age of aggressive cybercriminals.

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