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16 Cities Where Couples on Social Security Need Less Than $1,000 Per Month

Some couples can cover basic living costs on Social Security alone. See which affordable cities let retirees live on less than $1,000 a month.

GOBankingRates · Feb 20

I'm a Financial Planner: This Is How You Can Legally Divorce the IRS for the Rest of Your Life

With some careful planning focused on the standard deduction, retirees who have large sums in tax-deferred accounts can avoid unpleasant tax bills and even part ways with the IRS for good.

Kiplinger · Feb 20

9 Ways the Wealthy Waste Thousands in Taxes: A Checklist for What Not to Miss

The tax code contains plenty of legitimate ways for the wealthy and business owners to cut taxes. Use this checklist to minimize taxes and stay compliant.

Kiplinger · Feb 20

IRS Notice Warning: One Missing Detail That Can Stall Your Refund for Weeks

Paper tax refund checks started being phased out by the IRS on September 30, 2025. As a result, more people are expected to see stalls...

Saving Advice · Feb 19

Over 65? Here's What the New $6K Senior Tax Deduction Means for Medicare IRMAA

A new tax deduction for people over age 65 has some thinking about Medicare premiums and MAGI strategy.

Kiplinger · Feb 19

America faces a ‘debt crisis’ a lot like the 1980s when a ‘private pact’ brokered by Ronald Reagan did the trick

A bipartisan commission saved Social Security in the 1980s. How would that approach fare today?

Fortune · Feb 19

Social Security February Shift: Why Some Checks Hit Early — And Others Don’t

You have your monthly budget timed to the exact day your Social Security check arrives. You rely on that deposit to cover your mortgage, your medicine, and your groceries. However, as February 2026 winds down, you might notice your neighbor celebrating a deposit while your balance remains unchanged. It is…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 19

Am I Exempt From Federal Withholding? Do I Still Get a Refund?

If you're concerned about filing your taxes correctly, keep reading to find out what this tax exemption means and whether or not you qualify for it.

GOBankingRates · Feb 19

Social Security, 401(k)s, and Market Swings: Why Retirement Feels Riskier Than Ever

Retirement no longer feels like a finish line. It feels like a tightrope. For decades, people counted on a three-legged stool: Social Security, a pension, and personal savings. Today, that stool wobbles. Pensions have largely vanished from the private sector, leaving workers to shoulder investment risk inside 401(k)s while headlines…

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 19

Social Security: Why Some People Get Two Checks in February

Supplemental Security Income recipients will see two February 2026 payments due to the schedule. Here’s why it’s happening -- and why it’s not extra money.

GOBankingRates · Feb 19