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Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security could do your retirement finances a world of good. But if you don't desperately ...

Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to boost Social Security, SSI, and veterans benefits by $200 a month through July 2026. Here’s who would qualify and why the proposal faces steep odds.

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The decision to sign up for Social Security is not an easy one. The reason? The age you start getting benefits will determine ...

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According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...