How Do Current Social Security COLAs Stack Up Against the Average Increases?
It’s looking like next year’s Social Security COLA could be below average again. We need Congress to take action ASAP.
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Food for Thought: Soda Predates COLA By Almost 200 Years
It’s time for a new COLA. Here’s why Social Security needs to change the formula it uses to calculate its annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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Five Cities Where Retirees Get the Biggest Social Security Checks
The biggest Social Security benefit checks are mailed to these five cities. Even so, seniors are still struggling financially.
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How to Know If Credit Card Travel Insurance Is Sufficient
Depending upon your travel plans, the trip insurance that comes with your credit card might be enough. Here’s how to tell.
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What’s Fueling the Unretirement Trend?
Could the so-called “silver tsunami” be slowing down. See why many American retirees are now going back to work.
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How Inflation Is Causing People To Change Their Retirement Plans
Inflation impacts more than just how much we spend at the store. Let’s look at how it’s changing the face of retirement.
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Understanding The Science Behind How We Board Flights
Could there be a better way to board planes? Let’s look at what one novel approach that has scientific backing.
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Three Things You Can Buy That Will Make Your Retirement Better
Even if you are on a strict budget here are a few things you can invest in that could save you big bucks down the road.
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Three Reasons Seniors Could be in Serious Financial Trouble
Baby boomers are facing serious financial trouble these days. Let’s look at why and what can be done to help them.
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Lawmakers Need to Stop Burying Their Heads in the Sand and Fix Social Security
Facing growing financial concerns, Gen Xers fear they will never be able to retire. See what lawmakers can do to alleviate some worries.
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Why Retirees Need to Maintain a Good Credit Score
It’s important to maintain good credit throughout your life. We’ll tell you how a high score can help retirees.
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Here’s a Money Saving Tip for International Travelers
Before you travel internationally — either by airplane or cruise ship — be sure to download this free app.
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Will Retirement be a Bust for Baby Boomers?
It looks like many baby boomers have banked only about 15% of the savings they need to retire comfortably.
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Let’s Examine the Real Costs of Retirement
It’s getting more costly to retire. Let’s look at how inflation is impacting retirement expenses and what needs to be done to help seniors.
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Does Anyone Really Receive the Maximum Social Security Benefit?
Discover why the average retiree does not even receive half of the maximum Social Security benefit amount each month.
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What to do if You Receive a Social Security Overpayment Notice
Here’s what you can do if you are one of the almost one million people to receive a Social Security overpayment notice each year.
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Here’s Why Americans Think Retirement is So Scary
Financial worries contribute to the stress facing many seniors. Let’s look at why Americans’ view on retirement is changing.
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Social Security is Dialed-In to Customer Service Improvements
Social Security is striving to improve customer service starting with enhancing its phone service and reducing wait times.
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Holiday Travel Tips if You’re Driving to Visit Loved Ones
Here’s what you need to know if you are traveling over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house this holiday season.
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Social Security Administration is Searching for a New Leader
After less than a year in the job, Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley has stepped down. Here’s why.
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Housing Costs Concern Financially Struggling Seniors
The lack of affordable housing is impacting all ages. See why struggling seniors are becoming more concerned.
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What Needs to be Done to Prevent a Social Security Funding Shortfall
Another year is coming to a close and Congress still has not acted to shore up Social Security. Here’s what needs to happen.
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Residents in These States Are Best and Worst at Saving for Retirement
Curious about how your retirement savings compares to other Americans. These are the states where people are doing the best and worst.
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Why So Many Seniors Are Booking SKI Trips
You will be surprised to learn that one of the biggest travel trends for 2025 is seniors booking SKI trips. We’ll explain.
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Social Security Administration Encourages Paperless Options
See what Social Security is doing to improve communications with its customers and become more sustainable.
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