Seeking Retirement

Social Security

Social Security is a government-run program in the United States that provides a source of income for retirees, as well as for people who are disabled or the survivors of deceased workers. The program is funded through payroll taxes, and it is designed to provide a basic level of financial security for those who are no longer able to work.

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Student Debt Plan Helps Black Retirees

For the sliver of retirees who are far behind in paying their own or their children’s student loans, Social Security can withhold part of their benefits to pay the loans back. But college has go...

squaredawayblog.bc.edu Feb 03 2023

How are people so oblivious about retirement?

Hey all, maybe an odd question, but I continually see people in their 60-70's post here who seemingly have no idea about retirement, social security, etc. I saw one in fact where a guy who is a bit ov...

reddit.com Feb 02 2023

To retire or to not retire; that is the question

Sorry for the long post; I hope many can read it and comment. I'm pretty close to retiring. I'm past the Social Security age and I've been drawing and saving Social Security for a year or two while st...

reddit.com Jan 22 2023

One of Highest COLAs Ever Announced

October 13, 2022 — It has been four decades since the Social Security COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) was this high. The government announced the increase today, which came in as widely expecte...

topretirements.com Oct 10 2022