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Shoring Up Social Security
Politics Social Security is headed for a shortfall. But sooner or later, lawmakers will act to preserve your benefits.
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Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security?
Smart Buying Social Security has funding problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has made worse. What are the prospects for the next Congress and administration doing something about it?
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10 Things Social Security Recipients Need to Know About Their Second Stimulus Check
social security It's a bit more difficult for Social Security recipients to learn the ins and outs of second-round stimulus checks, since there are a few special rules that only apply to them.
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Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Making Your Money Last The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
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What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
Medicare Experts say if the ACA is repealed or rescinded "it would be devastating for Medicare." Here's what might happen -- and how it could be costly for you.
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Waiting to File for Social Security Benefits Is Hard, but Payoff Is Sweet
social security Your piece of the Social Security pie will be bigger each month for the rest of your life if you do.
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What You Need to Know about Social Security in a Pandemic and Recession
social security Social Security benefits play an important role in retirement security, and they are being impacted by current events in several ways.
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7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
