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Savvy Senior: How Social Security spousal benefits work and what spouses can claim

Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...
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How to find your full retirement age for Social Security

Understanding your full retirement age (FRA) is crucial for maximizing Social Security benefits. It marks the age at which ...
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Will working part-time reduce your Social Security in 2026? The earnings test in plain English

Thinking about picking up shifts next year? Good move, just know how Social Security’s “earnings test” works in 2026 so your ...

Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement

My plan for my Social Security benefits is simple. I'll use the money solely for fun spending, and not to cover any ...

You Aren't Ready to Claim Social Security if You Haven't Done These 3 Things

And, if you aren't planning on working while collecting, it's even more critical to make sure you can live off the Social Security and distributions from your 401 (k) or other retirement accounts at a ...