Working After Claiming Social Security? Here's How Your Benefits Might Be Affected.
By the time a lot of people are ready to start collecting Social Security, they’ve made the decision that they’re done being a part of the workforce. But sometimes, things change.
You may retire and manage OK for a few years only to realize money is tight. And if so,
You May See Big Tax Savings This Year—But It's Coming Out of Your Social Security
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- The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is expected to create serious tax savings and increase refunds when taxpayers file their 2025 taxes this year.
- These changes, however, cut into Social Security funding.
- With fewer taxes coming in to pay for Social Security benefits,
Social Security Retirees Get Good News from Trump Administration
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There are millions of older Americans today who would not be able to get by without their monthly Social Security checks. And while the average retirement benefit today is only $2,071, it’s somehow just enough income for some seniors to live on.
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The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in retirement planning is what age to claim Social Security. Few factors can have as big an impact on your retirement budget and how you withdraw from your savings as when you stop working and when you start collecting Social Security.
5 Energy Stocks To Buy In 2026
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The energy stocks outlined in this article include companies that are part of the traditional energy value chain and those that maintain exposure to emerging trends in power demand.
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The energy sector enters 2026 at an inflection point,
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Wall Street Might Be Sleeping on Nvidia, But Not for Long
Nvidia’s stock has taken a notable dip in 2025, falling roughly 14% year-to-date. That slide has little to do with the company’s financials and everything to do with factors outside its control.
Fresh U.S. export restrictions on advanced chips, escalating trade war tensions, and worries that the boom in AI spending might cool off have all weighed on investor sentiment.
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Is It Finally Time to Buy Walgreens?
Walk into just about any town in America, and chances are you’ll spot a Walgreens. The pharmacy chain is one of the most ubiquitous retail brands in the country, with over 8,000 locations across the U.S. alone.
But while its storefronts are everywhere, the same can’t be said for investor confidence in its stock.
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How High Can eBay Go?
The e-commerce sector is enjoying an unprecedented rise. Customers appreciate the convenience that online retail provides, lending popularity to the sector. This is why global e-commerce revenue is projected to show an annual growth rate of 9.5% to a projected market volume of $6.48 trillion by 2029.
While the sector expands,