Social Security Benefits

Here's a closer look at the seven biggest changes to Social Security in 2021.

Whether you expect Social Security to play a significant role in your retirement or not, it's a good idea to ensure you're maximizing your monthly checks. And if you're currently either married or divorced, you could collect more than you think.

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The average yearly benefit will increase by just several hundred dollars.

Experts expect the 2021 increase in benefits will be smaller than what beneficiaries received this year.

Social Security benefits often play a key role in the financial well-being of our nation's retired workforce. This means there's arguably no decision more important for seniors than deciding when to begin taking their payout.

Cost of living adjustments are implemented in order to counteract the effects of inflation.

Seniors are likely on track to get a COLA of around 1.2% to 1.4% next year. The bad news is, while this is better than no raise at all, it's not something to get excited about. 

If you're going to be relying on your benefits in retirement, it's wise to make sure you're collecting as much as possible. And there's one way you can boost your benefit amount by nearly $500 per month.

By understanding these three concepts, in particular, you'll be able to make the most of your Social Security benefits in retirement.

Some seniors may be limited to just $18,168 a year in income. And if you're not careful, you could easily wind up in the same boat.

Although you'd receive bigger checks each month by waiting to file, there are a few reasons why claiming as early as possible can be a wise financial move.

When it comes to retiring, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are two major financial factors to consider: how much you'll get from Social Security and how much you have in your nest egg.

It pays to get as much money out of Social Security as you can, and these moves can help you do just that.

Those taxes will eventually need to be repaid, the agency explained in a statement.

Here's a basic primer on how to figure out how much retirement will cost you.

Filing for Social Security early is often associated with taking a long-term financial hit. But that's not always the case.

While you are allowed to work and collect Social Security simultaneously, that's a route you may not want to take.

Social Security is also a program that's in flux, and roughly 165 million Americans are going to see something happen in 2021 that hasn't happened since before they were born.

The last thing you want to do is slash your Social Security income and struggle in retirement because of it. Take care to avoid these mistakes to ensure that you get as much money from Social Security as you're entitled to.