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Calls to rein in federal spending may sound appealing to retirees who want a stronger economy supporting their retirement security. Still, AARP says one proposed solution could…
4 min read · Updated 2026-09-25Some Americans in physically demanding jobs could become eligible for full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60 under a new bill introduced in Congress.
4 min read · Updated 2026-09-24A proposal could reduce the retirement age for some Social Security recipients to 60.
2 min read · Updated 2026-09-24One extra year may not seem significant when retirement is still far away. But if it delays when you can collect your full Social Security benefit, that change can affect you for…
4 min read · Updated 2026-09-24Social Security’s OASI Trust Fund is projected to be depleted by late 2032, which could trigger an automatic 22% cut in benefits for everyone receiving them.
4 min read · Updated 2026-09-24Shoring up Social Security’s approaching financing gap could ultimately require higher taxes for American workers, as lawmakers come under mounting pressure to act before the…
4 min read · Updated 2026-09-23Jay Fisher
3 min read · Updated 2026-09-23Momentum from the Federal Reserve’s recent rate move is still affecting banks, and many are continuing to adjust their offerings.
1 min read · Updated 2026-09-23Inflation-adjusted spending by retirees age 65 and older has increased 38% since 1990, driven mainly by housing, transportation, and healthcare.
4 min read · Updated 2026-08-15You do not need a large paycheck to build wealth if you save regularly and make the process automatic.
3 min read · Updated 2026-08-14The largest Social Security benefit is roughly 2.5 times the average retiree’s monthly check, but only a very small share of workers ever qualify for it.
3 min read · Updated 2026-08-06The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is intended to help roughly 68 million beneficiaries keep up with rising prices, offering a boost to monthly retirement budgets.
1 min read · Updated 2026-07-27