Now for Social Security. It is true that the Social Security Administration does require people to pay back their benefits when there’s been an overpayment, but your tax preparer may have been ...

I am 81 years old. I retired at age 67, but went back to work for five years. Can I get more in Social Security benefits? Hardworking Retiree Related: My wife, 66, has a pension, but never paid ...

Dear Fix My Portfolio, I’ve been reading all about the troubles with Social Security — one post said that the wait to get the first check once you apply is up to 400 days!

Here’s my situation: I first retired from the USAF reserve with a pension – about $1,800 before taxes and deductions for a dental and vision plan – that I started getting at 60.

Key Points. Most Social Security recipients don’t get $4,000 per month. There’s an easy way to know what benefit to expect. There are steps you can take to lock in a larger monthly benefit.

So again, go back to the Social Security people, find the right agent who knows his or her stuff, and go over your options. I am 64 years old. About four months ago, my 62-year-old husband was ...

Q: I will be turning 70 in July 2018. I wanted to delay starting my Social Security benefits until then. When should I apply? And will I get any retroactive ...

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I hope to maximize my lifetime Social Security benefit by claiming at one of the program's least popular claiming ages: 70. That said, it's definitely not the best choice for everyone.

A 2024 study conducted by the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League (SCL) found that the average retiree's Social Security benefits in 2024 had roughly 80% of their 2010 purchasing power, and ...

For someone who is under FRA for the entire year, the Social Security Administration, or SSA, will deduct $1 for every $2 above the annual limit, which is $23,400 in 2025.

By Alessandra Malito . Social Security claiming is usually permanent, but there are some exceptions . Dear Help Me Retire, I am 81 years old. I retired at age 67, but went back to work for five years.