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Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Many widows and widowers may miss important Social Security rules that impact their income. Discover key mistakes to avoid ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to increase Social Security benefits for widowed Americans as well as people who are divorced yet still entitled to benefits from their deceased ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. On Nov. 13, a small team of advocates for people with ...

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Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...