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I Asked ChatGPT If Retirees Can Live on Social Security Alone — Here’s What It Said

Living on Social Security alone is possible, but tough. Most retirees need extra income, but benefits average $2,005/month, covering only part of retirement costs.

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8 Financial Changes That Quietly Reduce Your Social Security Payments

Many people look forward to Social Security payments as a reliable part of their retirement income. However, some financial changes can quietly chip away at...

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Three Common Social Security Myths in 2025: A Retirement Strategist Explains What You Need to Know

Taxes on benefits haven't been eliminated, and based on current projections, the program isn't going bankrupt. Understanding the truth about Social Security and knowing what you can control can help you better prepare for retirement.

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Why Social Security Overpayments Are Being Collected After Death

Picture it: a family sorting through boxes of old photographs, worn letters, and cherished keepsakes after a loved one’s passing—only to find a letter from the government demanding money back. It’s not a scam, and it’s not a clerical joke. It’s the Social Security Administration (SSA) attempting to collect overpayments,…

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5 Asset Transfers the SSA Treats as Income—And How to Avoid Penalties

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is not just watching your work history—it’s keeping an eye on certain money moves that can cost you benefits if handled the wrong way. Many people assume that only wages count as income, but the SSA’s definition is broader and sometimes surprising.

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Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances List With 13 New Conditions, Fast-Tracking Disability Benefits For Severely Ill Americans

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making it easier for people with severe medical conditions to access disability benefits by adding 13 diseases to its Compassionate Allowances List.

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What Happens If You Don’t Report New Income to Social Security?

Many retirees assume that once they’ve started receiving Social Security benefits, the amount will remain the same regardless of their financial situation. But in reality,...

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How This New Security Feature Could Affect Your Social Security Check

Here's the current status of the new SSA security feature and how it might affect you and your benefits.

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Five Social Security Myths That Can Cost You

Before you collect Social Security benefits, make sure you don't believe any of these falsehoods.

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7 Asset Transfers That Disrupt Your Social Security Benefits

When you think about Social Security, you probably picture a steady check arriving each month in retirement. But what if a simple move—like giving away a car or transferring money to a family member—could mess with those benefits? Many people don’t realize that certain asset transfers can cause problems with…

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Can a State Deny You Benefits Because Your Child Lives With You?

Many retirees assume that once they’ve qualified for state or federal benefits, their personal living arrangements are their own business. Unfortunately, the reality is far...

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Americans Misunderstand Social Security but Appear Open to Reform

Younger Americans seem ready to treat the program as a safety net, not a retirement plan.

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Is IRMAA About to Add Hundreds to Your Monthly Medicare Bill?

For many retirees, managing finances means keeping a close eye on every expense, and Medicare is often a significant part of the budget. While most people are familiar with their Part B and Part D premiums, a lesser-known acronym could drastically increase those costs. The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, or…

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Here’s How Much Upper Class Retirees Get in Social Security at Age 75

Upper class retirees age 75 averaged over $3K/month in Social Security in 2024. Benefits boost retirement income, and depend on lifetime earnings & claiming age.

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What Might Social Security Look Like in 2050?

This article uses current statistics, historical data and future projections to imagine what Social Security might look like 25 years from now, in 2050.

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How Much the Average Upper-Class Retiree Receives in Benefits at Age 80

Read to find out how much the average upper-class retiree receives in benefits at age 80.

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6 Things Experts Say Could Happen To Social Security Over The Next 10 Years

Social Security benefits are a source of income for 68 million seniors, totaling more than $1.5 trillion in payouts annually, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). So, the fact that...

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Avoid Medicare's 'Shadow Tax' With This Financial Expert's IRMAA-Busting Tips

You're cruising along in retirement, and then bam: Your Medicare premiums soar because your income crossed the limit. Take a breath. There could be a solution.

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Financial Planners: 4 Changes We Anticipate for Social Security in 2025 and Beyond

Financial planners recently shared their thoughts on prospective Social Security changes with GOBankingRates.

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90-Year-Old Faces Loss Of SSI Benefits Over Lack Of Approved Payee — Family Member Scrambles For Options

A 90-year-old woman could soon lose her Supplemental Security Income benefits due to a paperwork issue — and her only surviving relative is racing against time to resolve it.

Benzinga

How A $25K Car Crash Settlement Could Leave This Mom Without SSI For Years

A mother who depends on Supplemental Security Income is now facing a long suspension of her benefits — all because of a car accident settlement that didn't turn out the way anyone expected.

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Social Security August 2025: When Your Checks Will Arrive

Wondering when your August 2025 Social Security check arrives? Find the exact payment dates for SSI, SSDI and retirement benefits here.

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The Social Security Disability Application Process Could Take 8 Months — Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare

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Social Security Policy Could Force 3.4 Million Extra Office Visits A Year, Advocates Say SSA 'Rushing' Changes

A potential Social Security Administration policy would steer roughly 3.4 million additional people a year to local field offices for routine requests such as address changes and benefit letters, even as the agency contends with staff cuts and long appointment lines, according to public filings and advocacy groups.

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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen

Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?

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