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I started collecting Social Security at 67, but I worked until 70. Will I get more money now?

I worked until I hit 70. I started receiving my Social Security at 67, my Full Retirement Age. Since I’ve continued to work, should my Social Security monthly payments increase? Worked Hard Related: ...
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‘Be more concerned with outliving inflation than Social Security’: I went back to work at 61. I’m now 66. Was I right?

Some people think they won’t live long enough to collect Social Security. That should be the least of their worries. I am 66 and working full time. I’d rather be retired. I did retire at 61, in ...
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Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Rtirement

Using guaranteed income, like Social Security, to pay everyday bills may save me from withdrawing from retirement accounts before I'm ready. Given the work that needs to be done to secure Social ...
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I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead

Social Security COLAs are great, but they're often less than what we need. Social Security itself is facing some major challenges in the years ahead. The program can be strengthened by the government, ...
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‘I watch antenna TV’: I’m 66. Will I lose my disability benefits if Social Security goes belly up?

I am 66 and have been on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for decades after breaking my back. I read that even though the Social Security Retirement fund may go belly up in my lifetime, the ...
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I Claimed Social Security Six Months Ago at 62, but My Checks Are Too Small. What Are my Options?

Question: I claimed Social Security six months ago at 62, but I now realize that my checks are too small. What are my options? Answer: Social Security might end up becoming a very essential source of ...
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My former spouse died in an accident last year. Will I be able to get Social Security survivor benefits while still working?

I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in an accident. We were divorced for about one year before the accident. I think I am able to start ...