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4 Social Security Rules That Changed This Year

Social Security rules changed this year—learn the four updates that could impact your benefits, retirement planning and monthly income.

GOBankingRates · Sep 9, 2025

5 Savings Habits That Could Actually Be Working Against You

Here are five such habits you may want to avoid to keep yourself financially fit.

GOBankingRates · Sep 8, 2025

White House looking to cut certain disability benefits

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are poised to get their benefits cut.

Axios · Sep 8, 2025

5 Things You Still May Not Be Able To Afford, Even With the 2026 Social Security COLA

Combined with already existing inflation, could make more purchases unaffordable for seniors, such as in the following areas

GOBankingRates · Sep 7, 2025

8 Things You Should NEVER Tell Your Adult Kids About Your Bank Accounts

Parents want to trust their children, but when it comes to money, some details are best kept private. Sharing too much about your bank accounts...

Saving Advice · Sep 7, 2025

After Paying Bills, Only $92 Remains: A 79-Year-Old's Social Security Reality Check

For many retirees, Social Security benefits provide the foundation of their income. But as one 79-year-old widow recently shared online, rising costs are making it harder to make ends meet — leaving her with less than $100 a month after paying her bills.

Benzinga · Sep 7, 2025

A Big Change to Social Security Is Coming This Fall — and It’s Probably for the Best

A major Social Security update is coming this fall—find out what’s changing, why it matters and how it could actually benefit your retirement.

GOBankingRates · Sep 7, 2025

8 Things To Buy at Dollar Tree This Fall If You Live on Social Security

There's no better place to buy essential items than Dollar Tree, especially for retirees living on a fixed income.

GOBankingRates · Sep 7, 2025

10 Things That Should Be in the Budget of Every Middle-Class Retiree at Age 70

Knowing what to spend on can make or break a retirement.

GOBankingRates · Sep 7, 2025

3 Social Security Penalties High Earners Shouldn’t Ignore

High earners pay more into Social Security, get less back, see lower income replacement rates and face higher benefit taxes as income rises.

GOBankingRates · Sep 7, 2025