Here’s How to Beat the Average Social Security Benefit in 2026
The average Social Security benefit in 2026 is $2,071. You can do better by boosting your earnings and working at least 35 years. Delaying your claim...
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Retirees in These 6 States Face New Limits on Medicare Coverage
Traditional Medicare rarely requires retirees to get pre-approval before getting care. New rules are going into effect in six states that will put pri...
Make Sure You Know This Social Security Number Before Deciding When to Claim Benefits
The break-even age is when the total benefits from claiming at one age equal those from claiming at another age. Social Security claiming decisions co...
4 Social Security Changes Washington Could Make to Prevent Looming Benefit Cuts
The Social Security OASI Trust Fund is on pace to be depleted in 2033, at which point an across-the-board benefit cut of 23% would happen automaticall...
4 Ways Your Medicare Part D Plan May Have Changed in 2026
It’s common for Part D drug plans to change from one year to the next. You may be looking at different premium costs or higher copays. Your phar...
New Year’s Checklist for Retirees: 4 Tasks to Tackle Before the End of January
The beginning of a new tax year means you can start making portfolio moves that won’t require a tax payment for well over a year. You also have...
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