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Imagine Your Retirement Without Social Security -- Would You Survive?
Science fiction is often referred to as a genre that specializes in tackling "what if" questions. For example, what if we ...
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I'm Not Counting on Social Security to Fund My Retirement and You Shouldn't Either. Here's Why
The average Social Security payout already isn't enough to comfortably retire and it's expected to be even less in a decade.
Working While on Social Security? There's a Big Hidden Benefit, but an Equally Big Drawback
Though you're allowed to work and collect Social Security at the same time, if you do so before reaching full retirement age, ...
59% of working Americans fear Social Security will dry up—here's how to plan ahead
Americans aren’t confident Social Security will be there for them when they need it. It’s a worst-case scenario that many ...
Social Security Retirement Age Changes: When Can You Claim?
Americans born in 1960 will turn 65—but they won't reach full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security until 67.
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Why Higher Earners May See Smaller Social Security Checks
Social Security is a universally popular benefits program that has kept millions of seniors out of poverty. It is also in ...
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Imagine Your Retirement Without Social Security -- Would You Survive?
Probably not. (Social Security was actually designed to provide only about 40% of your pre-retirement income.) Since we're imagining a retirement without Social Security, see how much income you ...