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The Social Security Question Married Couples Should Answer Before Either Spouse Claims

For married couples, deciding when to claim Social Security should rarely be treated as two completely separate decisions. One spouse may want benefits at 62...

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The 4% Rule Isn’t a Retirement Law: 6 Reasons Your Withdrawal Rate May Need to Be Different

The 4% rule sounds wonderfully simple: withdraw 4% of a retirement portfolio in the first year, then increase that dollar amount with inflation each year. But simplicity can become dangerous when a rule of thumb starts sounding like a commandment carved into a retirement-planning stone tablet. William Bengen’s original research…

The Free Financial Advisor

3 Social Security Changes Senators Are Debating — And Which Could Happen First

Social Security’s financial deadline is getting close enough that lawmakers can no longer treat reform as a problem for some distant Congress. The 2026 Social...

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The 10-Year Retirement Countdown: What to Check When Retirement Stops Feeling Far Away

Retirement can feel wonderfully vague when it sits 20 years away, but the mood changes when the calendar puts a decade between today and the last day at work. Ten years gives plenty of time to make meaningful improvements, but it also puts enough pressure on the plan to reveal…

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Student Debt Could Take a Chunk Out of Older Americans’ Social Security — Sanders, Warren Back New Bill to Stop It

Older Americans and borrowers with disabilities who default on federal student loans could get new protection from having their Social Security benefits garnished under legislation introduced Monday by Democratic lawmakers.

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Social Security's 2032 Deadline Is Getting Closer—Now One of Its Biggest House Advocates Is Gone

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.)’s loss in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary could affect the political debate over Social Security as Congress faces a projected 2032 funding shortfall.

Benzinga

Social Security payment dates 2026: Next checks arrive on August 19 and 26; see who gets paid

Social Security payments continue through August 2026 for eligible beneficiaries. SSI recipients received their August payment early on July thirty-first. Retirement and SSDI payments are based on birth dates for most recipients. The 2026 benefits include a two point eight percent cost-of-living adjustment. Beneficiaries should wait three business days if…

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The 5 Pillars of a Fulfilling Retirement (and They Don't Include Savings, Healthcare Costs or Social Security)

While a solid financial plan tells you if you can afford to retire, a "second checklist" focused on purpose, relationships and well-being is also important.

Kiplinger

What Happens to Your Social Security Check When Your Spouse Dies?

For a retired couple living on two Social Security checks, the death of a spouse can create an immediate financial shock on top of an...

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Hitting Your Retirement Number Is Not Your Cue to Retire: You Still Have This Question to Answer

Hitting your savings goal is worth celebrating, but you're not done with retirement planning. Next, ask yourself how you'll keep more of what you saved.

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Should Retirees Still Keep an Emergency Fund? The Answer Changes After You Stop Working

For most of your working life, emergency-fund advice probably sounded straightforward: keep enough cash available to survive a few months without a paycheck. Then you...

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Social Security Benefits Stop Growing at 70 — But These Retirement Decisions Don’t

Waiting to claim Social Security can pay off, but there is a point when waiting longer stops helping. The Social Security Administration explains that retirement...

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Thrive in Your First Year of Retirement

As a record number of Americans turn 65, staying flexible — in your finances and your plans — will be key to achieving your best post-work life.

Kiplinger

Why 65 Is the Most Dangerous Number in Your Retirement Plan

Life expectancy has risen sharply since 65 was set as the age to stop working. You might need to support yourself for 30 years or more. Here's how to prepare.

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Federal Estate Tax vs. State Estate Tax: What Ordinary Families Need to Know

Federal estate tax and state estate tax sound like two versions of the same financial headache, but they follow different rules and can affect different families. In 2026, the federal estate tax basic exclusion amount reaches $15 million for someone who dies during the year, which puts the federal tax…

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Reasons a $1 Million Retirement Portfolio Can Support Very Different Lifestyles

A $1 million retirement portfolio can look wildly different from one household to another. For one retiree, it might support frequent travel, restaurant dinners, and a comfortable home, while another person with the same portfolio may spend carefully to preserve flexibility for future expenses.

Kiplinger

529 Plans Beat Trump Accounts for College Savings, But It Makes Sense to Have Both: Here's Why

The government will put $1,000 into a Trump Account for eligible newborns. Take it, but remember that college savings will be better off in a 529 plan.

Fortune

Social Security is celebrating its 91st birthday. It won't live to 100, watchdog warns

"Social Security won’t make it past age 97 as things currently stand," said the CRFB's Maya Macguineas. "At least not in its current form."

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The Social Security Rule Divorced Retirees Often Discover Too Late

Divorce may end a marriage, but it doesn’t necessarily erase the Social Security benefits connected to an ex-spouse’s work history. In fact, some divorced retirees...

Medical Daily

DentaQuest Breach Exposed Health Data of at Least 15 Million People, and the Company Says Its Review Is Not Finished

DentaQuest is notifying 15 million people after a May breach exposed Social Security numbers, Medicaid IDs, and dental health records.

The Economic Times

Social Security Payment alert: Social Security Administration updates key list, major points you need to know

Social Security payments play an important role in the financial lives of millions of Americans, providing a source of income for retirees, disabled workers and eligible family members.

The Independent UK

No tax on social security income is not necessarily good for retirees — here’s why

Tax cuts meant to save Social Security recipients money from 2025 to 2028 could end up adding to a revenue shortfall that’s on pace to lower Social Security payments by up to 22 percent in 2032

The Economic Times

Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on state's finances

Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged Prime Minister Modi to reconsider the mining bill. He stated restrictions on state levies could reduce fiscal space significantly. Mining revenue is crucial for Jharkhand's development and welfare programs. The bill's impact could affect social security and economic empowerment initiatives. This could lead to…

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How Much Monthly Income Does the Average American Over 70 Have in Retirement?

Retirement income for Americans over 70 can look surprisingly different from one household to the next. In 2026, the average Social Security retirement benefit for someone ages 70 to 74 was about $2,083 per month, or just under $25,000 a year.

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5 Money Moves to Make in the First 30 Days After You Retire

The first month of retirement can feel strangely quiet after decades of paychecks, work schedules, and automatic payroll deductions. Unfortunately, your financial life doesn’t retire...

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