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8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks

Here are some common mistakes retirees make with their Social Security checks. Know them, so you can hopefully avoid them.

GOBankingRates · Feb 10

The Homeownership Costs That Rise Sharply as You Get Older

Many retirees cling to the belief that a paid-off mortgage ensures cheap living, but in 2026, the maintenance curve of an aging home often outpaces...

Saving Advice · Feb 9

Social Security 2026 COLA: Why Your 2.8% Raise Disappeared After Medicare Deductions

Every fall, millions of retirees wait for the Social Security Administration to announce the next year’s cost‑of‑living adjustment, hoping the increase will help them keep pace with rising prices. For 2026, the COLA came in at 2.8 percent — a modest but meaningful bump meant to reflect cooling inflation and…

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 9

6 Social Security Review Steps Most Retirees Skip

For most Americans, Social Security is a “set it and forget it” system. Once the checks start arriving, the assumption is that the government has...

Saving Advice · Feb 8

What Retirees Should Lock Down Financially Before Mid-February

The first weeks of the year can feel slow, but for retirees, they’re a financial pressure test. Tax documents start arriving, scammers ramp up outreach,...

Saving Advice · Feb 8

Social Security Records Retirees Should Recheck Before Spring

Social Security tends to feel “set it and forget it” once benefits start, but small issues can still cost real money. A missed earnings year,...

Saving Advice · Feb 8

How Long Could the Average Retiree Live on Social Security Alone in 2026?

Just how long could the average retiree live on Social Security alone in 2026?

GOBankingRates · Feb 8

Mark Cuban Just Exposed a Social Security Flaw That Every Senior Needs To Watch For

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban pointed out earlier this year there are some major flaws that people (especially seniors) should know about.

GOBankingRates · Feb 8

The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes New Retirees Make in the First 5 Years

Making the wrong tax moves in the first few years of retirement can be costly for you and your heirs. These are the five biggest mistakes to avoid.

Kiplinger · Feb 8

Three affordable states where you can retire comfortably on Social Security

The average monthly Social Security payment for a retired worker was $2,071 in January 2026

The Independent UK · Feb 7