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What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare
The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans after an outcry, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could come in the future.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Payments and Increases Are Delayed
Public sector retirees, spouses' or surviving spouses' benefits will be delayed until further notice. The SSA must manually adjust benefits for over 3 million beneficiaries.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025
Retirement Taxes Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Change Your Benefits In 2025?
The Social Security Fairness Act will impact the Social Security benefits of millions of public sector retirees, enabling those with a pension to also collect full SS benefits. However, retroactive payments have been delayed.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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A Social Security Storm Is Gathering: Here's Your Safety Plan
If Social Security reserves are depleted by 2033, as predicted, future benefits could be cut by as much as 21%. Here’s how to weather the impending storm.
By Brian Gray Published
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Do You Stop Paying Taxes on Social Security at a Certain Age?
Social Security There’s some confusion over whether you can escape taxes on Social Security benefits based on age.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Three Steps to Simplify Paying Your Taxes in Retirement
Once you retire, how you pay some of your taxes can change. Here's how to get a handle on them so you don't run afoul of the IRS and face penalties.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?
Want to keep working, just not as hard? A phased retirement may just be the answer.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US
When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
By Stacy Rapacon Published