Let’s Clear Up a Common Social Security Myth
Since Social Security is funded by payroll taxes, do you pay taxes on benefits? This simple questions stumps many people.
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It’s Report Card Time. See What Grade the U.S. Retirement System Earned
A new study finds the U.S. retirement system has room for improvement.
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Social Security Reform is Possible. Let’s Look at What Needs to Happen.
Time is running out for lawmakers to shore up Social Security solvency. Here’s a solid and fair way to do so.
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Three Ways You Could Lose Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security retirement benefits are not guaranteed. Here are a few ways you could have your benefits taken away if you’re not careful.
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How Much You Stand to Lose When Social Security ‘Goes Broke’
Here’s how much your Social Security retirement benefits could be cut if lawmakers can’t agree on how to fund this critical program.
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Here’s How the 2025 Social Security COLA Compares to Other Years
Retirees will receive a smaller Social Security benefit increase next year than recent years. Here’s a look at how COLA tends to fluctuate.
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Social Security Tax Wage Cap Continues to Creep Up
The amount workers pay in income taxes is going up, but the rich won’t feel the pinch leading many to say it’s time to scrap the cap.
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How Retirees’ Social Security Benefits Boost is Already Spent
The Social Security COLA for 2025 will put an extra $50 in seniors’ wallets but that’s not nearly enough to keep up with high prices.
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Why Some are Calling the 2025 Social Security COLA a ‘Lost Opportunity’
The modest 2025 Social Security COLA has many senior advocates calling for change. They want to see a fairer calculator used.
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We’re Not the Only Country With a Social Security Solvency Problem
Aging populations and smaller workforces plague many countries. Let’s look at what others are doing to resolve Social Security shortfalls.
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