Does Inflation Have Any Upsides? The topic of inflation has many people wondering if there really is always an upside to everything. Aside from a few extremes, some people would…
How Do Spousal Retirement Benefits Work? Marriage is about sharing everything — and this includes Social Security spousal benefits. Some couples aren't aware of all the facts about this program…
How Does the COLA Impact the Average Retiree? What does the 2023 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) mean to the average senior in America? To answer this, we must consider…
Most of us make plans for positive change in the new year — will the Social Security Administration (SSA) do the same? This organization oversees the massive program that hundreds…
How Much Will Your Benefits Increase? With the Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) being officially announced, seniors are feeling excited that their Social Security benefits will rise. But how high of a boost…
Will the COLA Help with Winter Costs? The 2023 COLA isn't the only thing coming soon — Old Man Winter is also on his way. This time of year is…
Social Security Commissioner Speaks Older Americans are making their voices heard — and now even the acting Social Security Commissioner is taking note of their efforts. Over the past year,…
Which States Tax Social Security Benefits? Does your state tax Social Security benefits? Only 12 of them do, and it's nice to know the full list. These states include: Colorado,…
Can COLAs Help with Rising Rent? There's a rent crisis sweeping the U.S., and it's not just young people who are being impacted. Younger workers are in a position to…
Man Collects Late Mother's Social Security Payment A Missouri man is facing charges for cashing his late mother's Social Security check decades after her passing. Reginald Bagley didn't report her…