Are you ready to collect Social Security? 3 signs it might be time.

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you ...

Think Social Security Gives You a Raise Every Year? Not So Fast

There are many people who sign up for Social Security in their 60s and end up collecting benefits for 20 years or more. And ...
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Ask Rusty: Do I need to sign up for an online Social Security account?

Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

Social Security hits 100 million milestone

More than 100 million Americans have created personal My Social Security accounts, the SSA has announced.
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3 Things to Know Before Signing Up for Social Security Spousal Benefits

The timing of your claim may depend on what your spouse does. There's only so much money a spousal benefit will pay you, and you can't double dip. We’re bullish on these 10 stocks › Keep these points ...
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Social Security Sets Cost-of-Living Increase. Here’s How Much It Will Go Up

Social Security benefits are set to increase by 2.8% starting in January Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2026 ...