Social Security is a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans, providing a steady income stream throughout ...
There isn’t a single soul getting a Social Security check who hasn’t worked and paid into the system or who isn’t a spouse or ...
For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we get older. The bottom line is that Social Security is your money ...
More than a few people are bound and determined to believe the worst about the government in general and about the Social Security system in particular.
Or if you are a 58-year-old woman whose husband has died, and you call the SSA to file for widow’s benefits, they should tell you that, unless you are disabled or have a minor child in your care, you ...
The more you earn during your working years, the higher a monthly Social Security benefit you stand to collect (up to a point, since there's a maximum monthly benefit the program pays). So if you're ...
Are we naming everyday struggles as trauma? This post debunks myths and misinformation about what traumatic events really are ...
"Don't buy things you don't need with money you don't have to impress people you don't even like," says Vivian Tu of Your ...
In today’s column, I’m going to deal with one of those myths. It usually goes something like this: “I’ll tell you what’s ...
One of the biggest Social Security myths you'll hear is that the program pays all recipients the exact same monthly benefit. In reality, the monthly payday you're entitled to in retirement will ...