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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Last-minute Tax Day advice including how to file for an extension and common errors to avoid

The deadline to file for an extension is Wednesday, which will give you until Oct. 15 to file

The Independent UK

What Waiting Until 67 To Claim Social Security Can Cost You If You Have Health Issues

Delaying Social Security to 67 can backfire if you have health issues. Here’s how waiting could reduce your lifetime benefits.

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What's the Best Age to Take Social Security? 3 Questions Advisers Should Ask

The Social Security decision should reflect how clients want to spend, withdraw from wealth and experience retirement. Here's how advisers can find that out.

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Age 65 Savings Gap: What Most Americans Actually Have in Their 401(k)

If you’re approaching retirement and wondering whether you’ve saved enough, you’re not alone, and the numbers might surprise you. While headlines often suggest Americans are...

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10 States That Refuse to Tax Social Security Benefits

If you’re living on Social Security (or planning to), where you live can dramatically impact how far your money goes. Many retirees are shocked to...

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Dave Ramsey: 5 Money Habits That Could Do Major Retirement Damage After 50

Dave Ramsey warns that certain money habits after 50 can seriously damage retirement savings. Here are the behaviors to stop now.

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4 Out-of-the-Box Ways the Government Can Fix the Looming Social Security Shortfall

Social Security faces a growing funding gap. These four unconventional government ideas could help shore up benefits for future retirees.

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How Much Home Equity Should a Social Security-Only Retiree Consider Tapping?

Here are expert-backed considerations for how much home equity Social Security-only retirees should consider tapping and when other options may be safer.

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This Is the ‘Real’ Retirement Age in America — Do You Have Enough Saved To Be Comfortable?

Most Americans retire later than they expect. See the real retirement age in America and whether your savings are enough for a comfortable retirement.

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Coalition would toughen scrutiny of migrants’ ‘values’ and wants new assessment of those from Gaza

A Taylor government would make conformity with Australian values legally binding for immigrants, and make non-citizens wait longer for access to the social security system.

The Conversation

Retirees Could Cut Their Tax Bills by Thousands With This One Move

A single tax strategy could help retirees keep thousands more each year. Here’s how smart planning can lower your retirement tax bill.

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15 Places Retirees on Social Security Can Afford That Have No State Income Tax

These cities allow retirees to combine the tax advantages of the state with the relatively affordable housing of each metro.

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Social Security Is Under Pressure — The Worker-to-Retiree Ratio Is Falling

The numbers do not whisper anymore—they shout. Social Security, one of the most relied-upon programs in the United States, faces a growing imbalance that feels impossible to ignore. Fewer workers now support more retirees, and that shift sends ripples through everything from taxes to retirement plans. This is not a…

The Free Financial Advisor

'Millions Of Boomers Could Be Homeless Or Living In RVs': Robert Kiyosaki Issues Warning

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warns of a potential economic crisis for baby boomers due to rising inflation and inadequate retirement savings.

International Business Times UK

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The SSA’s Digital Shift Is Locking Some Users Out — What You Need to Know

A login screen now stands between millions of people and their Social Security benefits. That shift might sound modern and efficient, but it has created a frustrating reality for many who suddenly cannot access what they need. The Social Security Administration has pushed deeper into digital systems, aiming to streamline…

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A Looming Six-Figure Limit on Social Security: What Retirees Must Do Now

Many headlines warn of Social Security insolvency. Here’s what a proposed benefit cap could mean. Plus, learn the smart steps retirees can consider now.

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Larry David’s Social Security Check vs. the Average American’s

Larry David’s Social Security benefit highlights how lifetime earnings affect monthly checks—and how the average American compares in retirement income.

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Social Security Tax Elimination: Who Wins an Extra $1,500 and Who Loses

Eliminating Social Security taxes could boost some incomes while straining the system, reshaping who benefits most and who ultimately pays the price.

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9 IRS Rules That Catch Retirees Off Guard Every Tax Season

Retirement is supposed to simplify life—but when tax season rolls around, many retirees find themselves facing unexpected surprises. From Social Security taxes to required withdrawals,...

Clever Dude

6 Things Guys Should Never Store in Their Wallets

A wallet should not be a liability. It should slide into a pocket without a fight, hold what matters, and stay out of the way until needed. Yet so many wallets bulge, strain, and practically beg to get lost or stolen. That overstuffed rectangle carries more than cash and cards—it…

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The Retirement Age Just Hit 67 — What That Means for Your Monthly Check

Turning 67 just became a lot more important than it used to be. That number now carries serious financial weight, shaping how much money shows up each month in retirement and how long it takes to unlock the full benefit. The shift didn’t happen overnight, but it now stands fully…

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Social Security Recipients: The Tax Withholding Choice That Can Prevent an April Surprise

A simple tax withholding choice can help Social Security recipients avoid an unexpected tax bill when filing in April—and it’s one many retirees overlook.

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Here’s How Much More Would You Need to Save if Social Security Is Capped at $50K

The "Six Figure Limit" proposal from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget looks to target top earners to help close part of the funding gap.

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How Taxes on Retirement Income Have Quietly Shifted — and Who Pays More Now

Changes to tax laws are reshaping how Social Security, pensions and withdrawals are taxed—and some retirees are quietly paying more than before.

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7 Common Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

Social Security is one of the most important financial lifelines in retirement, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. A single wrong decision can...

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