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Nearly 71 million people collect a Social Security check every month, and a lot of them spent part of this summer running their own numbers after the 2026 trustees report came out. The headlines split in two directions. Some said the program’s finances had improved. Others said they had gotten worse. Both were…
My clients are afraid Social Security won't be there. My advice: Don't let that fear talk you into a smaller check.
New projections make the Social Security financial shortfall appear smaller, but a think tank is warning that retirees' still might receive lower benefits.