Personal Finance for Life After 60
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Senior Benefits Correspondent
Margaret writes about Social Security claiming strategy and retirement timing, translating dense federal rules into plain, actionable language for readers approaching retirement.
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Social Security
Nearly two-thirds of Americans claim before their full retirement age, often leaving hundreds of dollars a month on the table. A closer look at how to time the most important check of your life.
By Margaret Ellison · August 5, 2026
Social Security
Delaying benefits boosts your monthly check by 8% a year. For some households, taking money sooner still wins.
By Margaret Ellison · July 29, 2026
Social Security
A modest cost-of-living adjustment collides with rising Part B premiums. Here is the net effect.
By Margaret Ellison · July 22, 2026
Social Security
You may be entitled to more than you think based on a former spouse’s earnings record.
By Margaret Ellison · July 15, 2026