If I claim $3,000 in Social Security, does my wife have to file separately for her spousal benefit?

Spousal benefits at full retirement age are up to 50% of the higher-earning spouse’s benefit. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC ...
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I feel hopeless at 60 with only $15K in savings. How can I prepare for retirement?

Financial advisor and columnist Brandon Renfro SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or revenue through links provided in ...
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What are people’s biggest regrets when they retire?

No one ever wants to look back in regret. But for many retirees, this is the reality. Not to be ...
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Elon Musk told Joe Rogan about bankruptcy and $1.1 trillion in interest

There won’t be any money for Social Security’: Elon Musk tells Rogan about bankruptcy and $1.1 trillion in interest Elon ...
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Will $2,250 a month in Social Security be enough?

A 62-year-old retiree smiles as his dog jumps on his back. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or ...
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Can I live comfortably at age 65 with $750K in savings and $1,800 in Social Security?

A man looks at his financial plan to determine if he can retire at age 65. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance ...
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The Senate began a final push to extend Social Security benefits to 2.8 million more people, which would further strain funds.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would add an estimated $195 billion to the federal deficit over 10 ...
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How Much Can We Spend in Retirement? We are 66 years old, $715k in 401(k)s, and $2,700 in Social Security between us.

Making a Retirement budget It requires consideration of not only income but also expenses. With $2,700 monthly from Social Security ...
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I am 65 with only $120k in savings. Is it too late to retire comfortably?

A low savings retirement is one in which you don’t have enough money in your portfolio to generate a comfortable ...
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I might live to be 100. Should I roll over my $1.4 million to a Roth IRA at age 63?

I turn 63 this year, but my family lives longer so I’m using age 100 as my life expectancy marker ...
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