One of the biggest Social Security myths you'll hear is that the program pays all recipients the exact same monthly benefit.
For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we ...
In today’s column, I’m going to deal with one of those myths. It usually goes something like this: “I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security. It’s all those people getting benefits who never ...
Retirees, now more than ever, are looking for ways to supplement their Social Security income with side gigs, part-time jobs ...
More than a few people are bound and determined to believe the worst about the government in general and about the Social Security system in particular.
It’s not going bankrupt; Social Security funds are projected to be sufficient until 2034. After that, the system can still ...
“Five stars. My wife and I visited our local Social Security office three times over the years and the service was ...
Social Security retirement benefits begin at age 62. You'll receive a reduced Social Security benefit if you claim before full retirement age. Social Security also pays disability benefits and ...
In last week’s column, I shared the results of a survey I conducted with my readers in which I asked you to rate the service ...
The Social Security COLA for 2024 is 3.2%. The COLA increases Social Security payments to help benefits keep pace with inflation. Most retirees received a bump of more than $50 per month this year.
On a routine basis, people are much more likely to complain about poor service than they are inclined to praise good service.