24 stories tagged #Social Security

  1. Why Most 50-Year-Old Americans Can't Afford to Retire Early
    finance

    Why Most 50-Year-Old Americans Can't Afford to Retire Early

    The harsh financial reality facing the average American couple who stops working at 50-limited savings, healthcare gaps, and Social Security delays.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. 7 Surprising Realities of Retirement
    finance

    7 Surprising Realities of Retirement

    Retirement brings unexpected challenges, from rising costs to relationship shifts. Discover the truths Americans face post-career.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Economic Buzzwords Defining 2026
    finance

    Economic Buzzwords Defining 2026

    Key terms like K-shaped recovery, stagflation, and kangaroo markets reveal growing inequality, inflation fears, and market volatility as Americans face rising costs and uncertainty.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Final March Social Security Payments Released
    finance

    Final March Social Security Payments Released

    The third and final round of Social Security payments for March is now available. Concerns over the program's long-term sustainability grow.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. When to Claim Social Security: 62, 67, or 70?
    finance

    When to Claim Social Security: 62, 67, or 70?

    Key factors to consider when deciding the best age to start Social Security benefits.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Why Most Should Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security
    finance

    Why Most Should Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security

    Delaying Social Security until 70 maximizes lifetime benefits for most Americans-despite common fears and misconceptions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. New Law Sparks Unintended Tax Burdens on Social Security Recipients
    finance

    New Law Sparks Unintended Tax Burdens on Social Security Recipients

    The Social Security Fairness Act, intended to restore benefits, is now creating unexpected tax liabilities for millions of retirees. A new bill seeks to provide relief.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. De Rugy: Libertarianism Isn't Anarchy, Social Security Unfair, Zero-Sum Thinking Hurts Globalization
    finance

    De Rugy: Libertarianism Isn't Anarchy, Social Security Unfair, Zero-Sum Thinking Hurts Globalization

    Expert Veronique de Rugy dissects libertarianism, critiques Social Security's intergenerational unfairness, and warns against zero-sum thinking impacting globalization and US economic perceptions.

    3mo ago 1 min read