All Social Security recipients who are collecting benefits get the COLA because otherwise their buying power would decline ...

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Robert Powell answers a reader's question on how to figure out which complicated Social Security claiming strategies to use.

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It's hard to see any bright side when a loved one dies, but the U.S. government offers a little comfort to many grievers -- in the form of Social Security survivor benefits. Take a few minutes to ...

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The personal finance radio host and the advocacy group for Americans over 50 examine Social Security challenges.