Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. It’s understandable. Retirement planning is personal, and financial uncertainty can make the ...

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The personal finance radio host and the advocacy group for Americans over 50 examine Social Security challenges. Social Security may pay only 80% of expected benefits by 2034 without Congress. Dave ...

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Alarming rumors about Social Security's collapse are spreading online. We use official sources to fact-check the myths and ...

The Senior Citizens League's COLA estimate released last week held steady from August. Next year's Social Security benefit increase might not be enough for many retirees. The Social Security ...

Surprises tend to be less welcome the older you get. That's because they're often (although not always) of the negative variety. Will retirees be in store for surprises related to Social Security in ...

Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-OR, ...

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A looming government shutdown is spurring questions about its impact on Shasta County residents and on other Californians as Democrats and Republicans seemingly hold on their respective lines as a new ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a restructuring of its leadership team on Wednesday as part of an effort to improve accountability and service, according to the agency. The changes ...