Important Updates to Social Security in 2025

As we approach 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced several important changes to the program that will affect millions of beneficiaries. These updates are designed to keep pace with the changing economic landscape and ensure that retirees and other recipients can maintain their quality of life. Here's a comprehensive look at the four ...

2024-11-20T21:38:30+00:00November 25th, 2024|Blog, Social Security|

Planning for Retirement Income Beyond Social Security

Planning for retirement income is a crucial aspect of achieving a secure and comfortable retirement. With longer life expectancies and the need for additional sources of income, it's essential to consider various strategies to supplement Social Security benefits and ensure financial stability during retirement. Importance of Supplementing Social Security Benefits While Social Security provides a ...

What 2025 COLA Predictions Mean to You

In 2022, the United States experienced the most significant inflation in four decades, primarily due to macroeconomic disruptions and supply chain issues following the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023, the largest increase since the early 1980s. However, despite this, many retirees continue to ...

2024-07-08T16:22:52+00:00July 8th, 2024|Blog, Economy, Financial Planning, Social Security|

What Are COLAs and How Do They Affect Retirement

If you are currently receiving Social Security or you are considering how Social Security might factor into your retirement plan, it’s important for you to understand what COLA stands for. You may have seen the acronym in various information about Social Security, and you may have wondered what it meant. Well, let’s answer your questions ...

2023-09-11T17:54:00+00:00September 11th, 2023|Blog, Economy, Financial Planning, Social Security|

4 Social Security Basics to Help You Optimize Your Income

Social Security benefits are an essential source of income for many retirees. However, the claiming process can be complicated, and the wrong decision can cost you thousands of dollars in benefits over your lifetime. To help you make the most of your Social Security benefits, we've put together a list of the best claiming strategies. ...

2023-05-04T16:21:58+00:00May 4th, 2023|Blog, Social Security|

Why Can’t You Rely Solely on Social Security in Retirement?

Social Security is only designed to replace a part of a retiree’s income, and the buying power of its benefits doesn’t necessarily keep up with inflation. The services retirees tend to spend the most money on – housing and medical – have increased significantly. Moreover, inflation can erode your savings. One thing’s for sure, you ...

2022-08-17T12:10:02+00:00August 8th, 2022|Blog, Retirement Planning, Social Security|
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