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The Social Security Administration (SSA) applies an earnings test for anyone who claims retirement benefits before they reach ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

Almost half of U.S. adults between 55 and 66 don’t have any personal retirement savings — what are your options?

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Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...

In the coming days, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is scheduled to send out its latest batch of January payments.