In other words, Social Security payments keep rolling, regardless of whether the government is open or not. However, the ...

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If you are still working, the decisions you make now will affect your future Social Security benefits. This means that the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of ...

While Social Security payments will not be impacted by the recent interest rate cuts, individual retirement accounts with ...

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COLAs are determined by measuring inflation throughvarious indices, the most common being the Consumer Price Index. While ...

It's certainly possible that you'll have the option to delay Social Security once you reach full retirement age. But if you ...

The AARP survey found widespread confusion among Gen Xers about the implications of a trust fund shortfall. More than 40 ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of ...

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Withdrawing from your 401(k) or IRA may indirectly affect your Social Security benefits. Learn how to manage your retirement account withdrawals to minimize potential tax consequences and optimize ...