I Delayed My Social Security Until Age 70

Delaying Social Security? Here's Why That's a Riskier Move Than You'd Think.
You may be inclined to delay your Social Security claim if you like the sound of that. But you should know that there's a risk involved that could make it a less optimal choice. Y
How And Why I Delayed My Social Security Until Age 70
We carefully adjusted our living expenses so that we could be satisfied with less income compared to our working years. It also helped that we had some control over the hours we worked and that our work involved helping people. Both of these conditions helped us enjoy our semi-retirement more.
2 Little-Known Social Security Rules Everyone Needs to Know by the Time They Reach 62
When you claim Social Security has a big impact on how much you'll receive each month. If you claim early, you might end up regretting the reduction to your benefit. These two rules can help in cases where you wish you had delayed Social Security a bit longer.
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Social Security retirement benefits are usually straightforward. You work for years. You file for Social Security once you're old enough to do so. You receive the benefits. Easy-peasy, right? However,
You Can Apply For Social Security Early, But There's One Catch You Should Know
Applying early for your Social Security benefits is doable, but the financial hit you're likely to take may make it less worth it.
Here's Exactly How the 2025 Social Security COLA Affected Retirement Benefits
This is intended to help seniors and other Social Security recipients keep up with inflation and is based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the third quarter of 2024. While the 2.5% COLA isn't exactly news at this point,
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 16 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...
2 Social Security changes that could hurt you financially, if you're still working
One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, ...
Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $967 To Be Sent Out
Social Security benefits form the bedrock of income for millions of Americans—and those who claim Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be paid this week. Adults and children with disabilities, or ...
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Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify for Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back ...
Liz Weston: Government pension offset changes to Social Security are coming, but will take time
Those who applied for Social Security and were denied due to government pension offset rule or windfall elimination provision ...
Social Security Is Set to Run Out of Money in 2034. Here's Why That's Probably Too Optimistic.
Social Security has two other funding sources: benefit taxes on some seniors and interest income earned on money in the ...
What you need to know about Social Security changes
Millions of retired Americans are set to benefit, but there are concerns the program could run out of funds sooner.
How Much Could Trump’s Social Security Pick Impact Your Benefits? What to Expect in 2025
President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for ...
Here's How to Collect Social Security Without Working a Day in Your Life
Qualifying for Social Security benefits in retirement generally goes something like this: Work and pay taxes on your income.
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These 5 U.S. States Have The Cheapest Assisted Living Costs For Seniors
Assisted living isn't going to be cheap no matter where you live, but it can be slightly more affordable in some states than ...