President Trump Just Walked Back 1 of His Key Social Security Rule Changes
President Donald Trump’s policy changes continue to come at a rapid-fire pace. Even if you prefer to ignore the news, you might find that difficult, especially if you’re on Social Security. The president set his sights on overhauling the program shortly after taking office in January. Many of the changes his administration has made thus […]
3 Easy Ways to Get Free Checked Bags in 2025
Image source: Getty Images If you’ve flown lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of checked bag fees. Most airlines now charge $30 to $40 per bag, each way. And if you’re traveling with someone else, you’re looking at paying up to $160 just to bring your clothing and toiletries on your trip. Looking for a […]
The 1 Thing You Must Do Before Claiming Social Security Benefits
Claiming Social Security could end up being one of the most stressful decisions you’ll have to make in the context of your retirement planning. And there’s a reason for that. Although the monthly benefit you’re entitled to in retirement is calculated based on your earnings history, your filing age also helps determine how much money […]
The Social Security 2026 COLA Forecast Just Increased. But There’s Bad News for Retirees.
Millions of retired workers depend on Social Security benefits to make ends meet, and they count on annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to keep their payments aligned with inflation. Benefits lose purchasing power if those COLAs are too small, in which case Social Security recipients would effectively get less money. The Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit […]
