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When does my Social Security payment come in May?
More than 75 million Americans currently collect Social Security benefits. Matt Durr’s article outlines the May 2026 payment schedule. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients always receive payments on the first of the month, unless the first falls on a weekend…
Will my ex-spouse’s spousal benefit reduce my Social Security benefits?
A former spouse married for at least ten years may receive spousal benefits on their ex-spouse’s record if eligible. The positive news for the individual whose record the benefit is based on is that it does not reduce their own…
Make The Most of Your Social Security
When to start Social Security benefits is your decision. If you are married, talk with your spouse about your options to make the most of your benefits. This choice affects your future, so consider your life expectancy, health, and other…
Collecting Social Security and Working Beyond Your Full Retirement Age
You’ve finally reached your full retirement age (FRA), you’re healthy, and you like your job. Now you can collect 100% of your Social Security benefits without being subject to an earnings limit. You’re thinking about the extra money and your…
Is Social Security Your Only Income?
If Social Security is your only retirement income, you may be eligible for other assistance. If you are disabled or do not qualify for Social Security, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI is not Social Security, but…
Did you work in a position that didn’t pay into Social Security but paid into Medicare?
There are still thousands of eligible widows and divorced spouses who have not claimed spousal or survivor benefits. In 2025, Congress passed the “Social Security Fairness Act,” which overturned the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).…
Seniors in Retirement: Who Depends on What Income Sources?
Household income for retirees includes a small variety of sources, from 401(k) withdrawals to defined benefit plan proceeds to personal savings. and of course Social Security. The proportions of each are often measured to assess how an aging population is…
Measuring Social Security Dependency Among Retirees
We’ve all seen the statistics. How many senior households depend totally on Social Security benefits to survive, how many are partially dependent, and so on. These statistics are referenced repeatedly in articles addressing the need for systemic changes and are…
Medicare Advantage Alert: Bill Introduced to Ban Prior Authorization Requirements
In a legislative move to eliminate administrative delays in obtaining medical items and serrvices via Mexicare Advantage plans, two congressional representatives–Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07)–have introduced the Stop Deadly Denials Act. The bill is co-sponsored so far by…
Warren Buffett on Social Security Reform
One of the financial world’s most seasoned icons is on record with opinions on key changes that should be considered to address Social Security’s insolvency. These opinions were recapped in a recent post by The Motley Fool contributor and Certified…