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‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel?
If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...
Almost 22 Million Seniors Live on Social Security Alone. Here's Why That's a Problem.
The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan advocacy group, recently estimated that 21.8 million seniors today get by on Social ...
Social Security Trust Funds Are Expected to Run Out. Will Congress Step In Before They Do?
With Social Security trust funds estimated to run out in less than a decade, some Americans wonder if Congress will step in ...
I’m 72, rely solely on Social Security and have $77K in credit card debt. Should I sell my home to pay it off?
Imagine this scenario: Christopher is a 72-year-old retiree with multiple medical conditions that limit his mobility. He has ...
Don’t Count on Social Security To Pay Your Mortgage: How To Plan Ahead
With Social Security benefits expiring, it may not be enough to cover your housing costs in retirement. Here's how to protect ...
Half of all private-sector workers in the U.S. have no access to a retirement plan, study finds
Tens of millions of Americans are unable to save for retirement through their jobs. "That's not a gap — it's a crisis," one ...
Here’s How Much You Should Have Saved for Retirement at Age 50
Saving early for retirement is the key. According to experts, if you’re 50, you should save at least 3.5 to 5.5 times your ...