In 2025, you will often see a tale of two retirements. One of them is represented by the story of Jean Hullihan, a former ...

Retiring with nothing but Social Security on the income side of the ledger is not a fantasy, but it does require treating every dollar as a strategic tool instead of a casual paycheck. The program was ...

Alden and Dena Swartz draw nearly $4,000 a month from Social Security, the government program designed to support Americans in retirement. And they are struggling. Gail Randle and her partner, Mike ...

There are many Tennessee towns where you can comfortably live on Social Security alone, thanks to affordable housing and an ...

Social Security replaces only about 40% of pre-retirement income for average earners, and most retirees need a lot more income to be comfortable. Social Security faces potential benefit cuts if ...

There are many Florida cities where a couple can live on Social Security alone, thanks to affordable housing, low-cost living ...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments use an index based on worker spending patterns instead of retiree expenses like healthcare. Social Security benefit taxation thresholds remain at $25,000 for ...