'I don't want to worry about money': I'm 64 with $400K in savings and $700 in Social Security. Can I retire next year?

I am 64 and hope to retire next year. I have $140,000 in savings and about $260,000 in my retirement fund. I take in about $2,200 in monthly rent from four properties and will get about $700 in Social ...

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62

You're allowed to claim Social Security as early as 62, but doing it so early reduces your checks by 5/9 of 1% per month for ...

Here's the Max Social Security Benefit for 2026 -- and Exactly What You Need to Do to Get It

Those retiring in 2025 at age 62 can earn a maximum possible benefit of $2,910 per month in 2026. If you file at age 67, the ...
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Should I ask for retroactive benefits?

I turn 70 next month, Oct. 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin in January 2026. I want the maximum Delayed Retirement Credits and the highest ...

I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead

I'm very much looking forward to retiring one day -- and collecting Social Security benefits, after paying into the system ...
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Social Security Matters – Should I Ask for Retroactive Benefits?

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I turn 70 next month, October 3, and am making ...

Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Fixed-Income Retirees

New Social Security rules may shrink monthly budgets for fixed-income retirees—learn how these changes could affect your ...
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The Gorgeous Town In Minnesota So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone

Northfield, Minnesota is that rare economic unicorn – a beautiful, culturally rich town where affordability and quality of life perform a perfect dance. Just 45 miles south of the Twin Cities, this ...
Family Destinations Guide

The Dreamy Beach Town In Maryland Where You Can Live Large On Social Security

Nestled along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, North Beach presents itself as a postcard-perfect slice of small-town America with a salty twist. The moment you arrive, you’ll notice something ...

When will your Social Security payment arrive in November 2025? See schedule

Some confusion has surfaced as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment during the month of November. Here's what to know.
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There’s a Change Coming to Full Retirement Age All Social Security Retirees Need to Know About

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...
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Ask Rusty: Should I ask for retroactive benefits?

I turn 70 next month, Oct. 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin in January 2026. I want the maximum Delayed Retirement Credits (DRCs) and the highest permanent monthly ...