Many retirees rely on Social Security myths that sound harmless but cost real money. Learn which assumptions fall apart and ...

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What's the best age to claim Social Security benefits? There's actually a clear answer that's the right choice for most.

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2026. January is a critical month ...

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