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Retirees claiming Social Security could be impacted by this huge change.

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Even as private savings take center stage, Social Security remains an essential pillar for most retirees. The 2.8% ...

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Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will ...

Analysis points to historically large peacetime deficits and debt levels, raising new questions for advisors about retirement income security and future policy changes.