These 3 Social Security Claiming Ages Get More Popular Every Year
For as long as it’s been an option, Social Security’s earliest claiming age — 62 — has also been one of its most popular. In some years, more than half of those eligible to apply at 62 did so. But over the last 20 years, that number has been slowly falling. Now, only about a […]
5 Social Security Changes That Happened in January 2025
The new year has already brought several significant financial changes, including changes to the Social Security benefits that millions of American seniors depend upon. Some of these are routine updates that we see in most years. But this year, we’ve also seen some unexpected changes. They may not all affect you directly, but they all […]
Here’s How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
Image source: Getty Images Credit card debt can feel overwhelming, especially when high interest rates keep making the balance grow. The good news is you can take control of your debt and pay it off faster with the right strategies. Here are some of the best ways to get out of credit card debt and […]
President Trump’s Social Security Changes So Far: 4 Things You Should Know
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. This isn’t something he can do unilaterally. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president and Republican lawmakers have discussed including this move in a budget package. But so far in his second term, President Trump […]
Here’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 67
For a majority of retirees, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial backstop for aging Americans who can no longer provide for themselves. Based on data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Social Security pulled more than 22 million people above the federal poverty line in 2023, […]
Hating Retirement? Here’s What to Do.
A lot of people I know are super eager to retire. And unfortunately for them, they still have a good number of years to go before they’ll be able to stop working for good. But retirement doesn’t always work out magically. A recent MassMutual survey found that only 67% of retirees say they’re happier than […]
