22+ hour, 7+ min ago   (903+ words) Social Security often won't provide all the income you need, so make sure to take advantage of other benefits. The average Social Security benefit provides $24,852 per year in income in 2026, and many people get less than this average. That's not…...

22+ hour, 7+ min ago   (800+ words) A senator is calling out Congress for its inaction on Social Security. The missing piece in fixing Social Security senior benefits is political will, not policy expertise, according to Senator Dick Durbin. As the Social Security trust fund approaches insolvency…...

22+ hour, 42+ min ago   (846+ words) A bipartisan tax idea could buy Social Security more time. Social Security is moving closer to a funding deadline that could affect millions of retirees, yet Democrats and Republicans rarely agree on how to address it. One idea now has…...

1+ day, 7+ min ago   (869+ words) Ramsey wants retirees to be set up well. Many soon-to-be retirees look forward to relaxing a bit and living off a nest egg, but they rarely imagine still paying off debt into old age. But this is exactly what's happening…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (798+ words) A 15% Social Security cut could hit borrowers with old student debt Older Americans with defaulted federal student loans can face a problem that extends far beyond damaged credit or collection notices: part of their Social Security check can legally be…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1228+ words) Your emergency fund is probably fine where it is, but the extra cash beside it deserves a quick rate check. If you've managed to save $40,000, that's real progress. It might be your emergency fund, next year's home repair money, a…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (841+ words) The bigger payment upfront could cost you thousands later. Getting six months of Social Security in one payment might sound like a great deal, especially if you have a big expense coming up or simply want more cash on hand....

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (439+ words) You may want to think twice about that plan, according to him. The average Social Security check is only $2,071, according to the Social Security Administration, yet many people retire without additional retirement funds. Dave Ramsey, the founder of Ramsey Solutions…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (607+ words) You might see these updates soon. Let's break down the topics you've been hearing about, including what's set to change in 2027, what isn't, and what potential changes you should be monitoring. You've probably seen the headlines that Social Security is…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (924+ words) Social Security faces a funding gap by 2032, with Trump's tax law adding to the strain. Social Security has been on a well-documented path toward a funding shortfall for years, but the policies enacted and proposed during the Trump administration have…...