I'm Worried Social Security Will Run Out Before I Retire. What Should I Do?
Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.
How Much Will Social Security Pay Me in Retirement? Here’s How to Estimate Your Monthly Check
If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly what role Social Security will play in supporting you if you don’t know how much money you’ll get from the benefits program.
This Is My Backup Plan in Case Social Security Cuts Benefits
Thankfully, Social Security has trust funds it can use to keep up with benefits for a period of time. But once those trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have no choice but to cut benefits. And if you're wondering when the program's trust funds are set to run dry, the Social Security Trustees say it could happen as early as 2035.
Younger retirees depend mostly on Social Security. Is it enough to live on?
The decline of pensions leaves newly minted retirees in a precarious position: They are more dependent on Social Security to make ends meet.
Cutting Social Security Tax Could Boost Your Payments, but It May Not Last
New tax policies and investment rules could shake up retirement planning. How to prepare now for potential changes.
Going Back to Work After Retiring? Here’s How It Affects Social Security and 401(k)s
Are you going back to work after retiring? These are some of the financial strategies that can maximize your nest egg.
Is Social Security Being Cut in Republican Budget? What to Know
Many government programs are facing significant funding cuts as Republicans look to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Retirees in These 9 States Could See Their Social Security Checks Taxed
Social Security is an essential piece to most American's retirement plans. Without their monthly benefits, some 16.3 million seniors U.S, would be living below the poverty line, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Social Security benefits if you didn't work (or reach 40 credits)
Navigating the complexities of Social Security can be daunting, especially if you haven't accumulated the required 40 work credits.
Most states don’t tax Social Security
Social Security benefits are a crucial income source for many American retirees. Over 51 million people received retired worker benefits as of December 2024. However, these benefits may be subject to taxes,
4 money moves retired Americans in their 50s can make before claiming Social Security — how many of these will you do in 2025?
For those fortunate enough to retire well ahead of 65, money may not be a worry — but it certainly remains a concern.
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Will Social Security Be There When You Need It? Many People Worry It Won’t Be
The majority of Americans say that they expect to rely on Social Security benefits once they retire, but that they are afraid benefits won't be there for them, according to a new survey.
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Will Social Security still exist when I retire?
It's true that Social Security will soon start ... the baby-boom generation phases into retirement. The government's official position is that there is enough money saved to pay benefits at ...
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Will Social Security run out? Here's what could happen to your benefits
More help: Take the Social Security retirement earnings test When you contribute to Social Security, the money doesn't go directly into your account: Workers pay into a fund that pays for ...
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Younger Retirees Rely On Their Social Security To Get By: Is It Enough To Keep Their Homes?
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that “many do not have enough to make their monthly payments ...
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Social Security: Here's What Happens to Your Benefits if You Get Divorced in Retirement
Spouses and divorced spouses can sometimes qualify for special types of Social Security. There are some strict requirements to receive divorce benefits. If your spouse or ex-spouse passes away ...