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Scam Alert: Don’t Fall for This
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of Social Security has issued an urgent alert to be wary of any contact which appears to be from the OIG and seeks to convince you that your Social Security Number (SSN) has…
About Social Security’s “Full Retirement Age”
Social Security’s “full retirement age” or “FRA” is when you get the full benefits you have earned from a lifetime of working. Those full benefits, based on your highest-earning 35 years, will be available at your FRA which, this year,…
2026 Social Security – Changes You Should Know
Social Security is an ever-evolving program, with certain changes automatically implemented every year. These changes are automatic and generally are based upon several government measurements, such as the Consumer Price Index and the Average National Wage Index, among others. Most…
Don’t Spend that extra SS money yet – Medicare will cut into your COLA increase!
In an announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), we were told that the new cost of our Medicare Part B coverage for 2026 would be $202.90, instead of the $185 per month we paid in 2025.…
2026 COLA: When will we see it?
The government just recently released the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) percentage which those eligible for Social Security can expect next year. But some confusion always exists about when we will actually see our Social Security increase. Well, the…
Closing the “Retirement Savings Gap”
It’s pretty well recognized, especially among financial planners, that Americans suffer a fairly large “retirement savings gap” – that is, they have less in savings than they will require in their so-called “golden years.” That is, of course, an unfortunate…
Looking to Increase your Retirement Savings? Here’s some good news!
For those of us who see retirement on our horizon, saving as much as possible for those “golden years” is essential. And many choose to use traditional IRAs to bolster our savings, or contribute to our employer-sponsored 401(k) or 403(b)…
2026 Social Security Payment Dates
Here is the 2026 Calendar for when you will receive your Social Security payments. There is a different set of rules for those who claimed their Social Security benefits before May 1997 and receive their payments on the 3rd of…
Average Spousal Benefit in 2026
Approximately 1.9 million spouses and ex-spouses currently receive a spousal benefit, according to an article written by David Mania. A spouse receives a spousal benefit when 50% of their higher-earning spouse’s full retirement age (FRA) benefits are more than 100%…
Don’t overlook providers network
We are currently in the Medicare Open Enrollment period, during which Medicare recipients can make changes to their Medicare coverage. While most people consider the financial aspects of their coverage, many overlook a crucial factor: in-network providers. Julie Carter, writing…