What Happens If You Forget to File for Social Security Before Your 70Th Birthday?
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What Happens If You Forget to File for Social Security Before Your 70Th Birthday?

After paying into Social Security your entire life, you deserve all of the money you’re entitled to from it.
4 Changes Coming to Social Security
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4 Changes Coming to Social Security

Benefit growth slows in 2026 as retirement age, premiums, and tax limits rise.
Should You Wait to Apply for Social Security?
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Should You Wait to Apply for Social Security?

What are the benefits and disadvantages to going early or waiting to apply for benefits?
Avoid These Devious Social Security Scams
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Avoid These Devious Social Security Scams

Scammers don’t let up, so it’s important to be vigilant.
Social Security Solvency and Retirement Planning
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Social Security Solvency and Retirement Planning

A sound retirement plan helps you manage surprises and ensures you can live comfortably regardless of changes beyond your control.

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Giving Thanks for Social Security

Giving Thanks for Social Security

I’m going to suggest that we Americans give thanks for the Social Security program.
Why Did I Start Getting More Money From Social Security?

Why Did I Start Getting More Money From Social Security?

All people who work at jobs that are covered by Social Security (and almost all jobs are) must have payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks.
Young People and Social Security

Young People and Social Security

There are many millions of younger people who get Social Security benefits every month.
An Antidote to Maximizing Mania

An Antidote to Maximizing Mania

Here’s a story of someone who chose to give up money for greater happiness.
Social Security COLA for 2026

Social Security COLA for 2026

All 75 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries’ checks are going up by 2.8 percent in 2026.
Benefit Adjustment at Full Retirement Age

Benefit Adjustment at Full Retirement Age

If you take early retirement benefits, those are the benefits you'll have your entire retirement.
What Happens If You Forget to File for Social Security Before Your 70Th Birthday?

What Happens If You Forget to File for Social Security Before Your 70Th Birthday?

After paying into Social Security your entire life, you deserve all of the money you’re entitled to from it.
Don’t Drop the Ball

Don’t Drop the Ball

Take matters of Social Security into your own hands and be responsible for your choices.
More Stories From My Trip to Poland

More Stories From My Trip to Poland

The author went on a trip to Poland to teach but also ended up learning, too.