3 Social Security Mistakes That Cost Retirees Thousands Every Year

A few common Social Security mistakes can shrink your monthly check for the rest of your life. Here are the big ones to avoid ...

Social Security’s sending out payments today, Wednesday, Nov. 19: here’s who’s getting a check

Today, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to distribute benefits checks across the U.S., as part of the agency’s ...
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Savvy Senior: Understanding Social Security spousal benefits

"How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the ...
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These 5 states will receive the biggest Social Security raise in 2026

A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well ...

Retirees Often Face Higher Taxes After A Spouse Dies: Steps To Avoid 'Survivor's Penalty' From The IRS

The loss of a spouse can lead to higher taxes due to changes in filing status, reduced deductions, and increased Medicare surcharges. Planning ahead can help mitigate the survivor's penalty and reduce ...

Can You Collect Your Ex's Social Security When They Die?

Can You Collect Your Ex's Social Security When They Die? Here's What Surviving Divorced Spouses Need to Know About ...

Here's How to Tell if You Qualify for Social Security Spousal Benefits

When you hear about Social Security benefits, you're usually hearing about the retired worker benefits available to seniors ...

Indiana's half million SNAP recipients might need to reapply for benefits. What's involved?

If all Indiana SNAP recipients have to reapply for benefits, workers will have to process roughly 586,000 applications and conduct as many interviews.