social security

by Drew Blankenship

Social Security to Rise 2.5% in 2026—Why It May Not Be Enough Good news on the surface: retirees are set to see a 2.5% increase in Social Security benefits starting January 2026. But... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

From Paychecks to Payouts: How Social Security Works and What It Means for You For many Americans, Social Security is seen as something far off—something that “older people” rely on, or... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

11 Little-Known Reasons Your Social Security Is Less Than It Should Be If you’re like most Americans, you’ve spent decades working, contributing to Social Security with every paycheck, an... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

12 Social Security Questions You Should Ask—But Don’t Most Americans treat Social Security like a retirement vending machine: reach a certain age, push a button, get your mon... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

12 Retirement Rules That Rich People Quietly Ignore We’re all taught the basics of retirement planning: save consistently, invest wisely, and live within your means. But ... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

10 Retirement Loopholes That Make the IRS Sweat Retirement planning is all about building security and preserving wealth, but sometimes, it’s also about finding creat... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

Why Thousands of Seniors Miss Out on Free Money Every Year Imagine discovering there’s money out there just waiting for you to claim it. That’s the case for thousands of senio... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

7 Ways Baby Boomers Are Quietly Draining the Economy Baby Boomers, aka those born between 1946 and 1964, are often seen as the backbone of modern America. They built wealth,... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

7 Social Security Myths Couples Fight About the Minute Retirement Hits Retirement is supposed to be the golden era of relaxation, travel, and time well spent with the people you love. But for... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

10 Times It Makes More Sense to Take Your Spouse’s Social Security Deciding when and how to claim Social Security benefits can feel like navigating a complex maze. For married couples, th... read the story