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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: July 2025
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at the numbers and why they matter.
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What the OBBB Means for Social Security Taxes and Your Retirement: A Wealth Adviser's Guide
For Americans in lower- and middle-income tax brackets, the enhanced deduction for older people reduces taxable income, shielding most of their Social Security benefits from being taxed.
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I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How You Could Be Leaving Six Figures in Social Security on the Table
Claiming Social Security is about more than filing paperwork and expecting a check. When you do it and how you do it have huge financial implications that last the rest of your life.
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a hot topic. I thought it would be interesting to see if President Trump and previous presidents collect Social Security benefits.
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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy
Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.
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Are You Making These Four Costly Social Security Mistakes?
Many people don't know their full retirement age, aren’t sure at what age they are or were eligible for full retirement benefits, or take benefits too early.
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How to Guard Against the New Generation of Fraud and Identity Theft
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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen
Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?
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How to Maximize Your Social Security Now That the One Big Beautiful Bill Is Law
When applying for your Social Security benefits, consider the new enhanced deduction for people age 65 and older, as well as your health, family situation and other financial issues.
