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Family Planned Carefully to Retire on Social Security
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Doug Craig, 67 of MN, says his family lived modestly, saved and knew “that if we coupled that with Social Security, things were going to be okay.”
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Social Security Helped Cancer Survivor Pay Bills
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Janice Ferebee, 69 of DC, used her Social Security benefits to help pay for her chemotherapy, among other expenses. “I am extremely grateful for Social Security.”
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Should You Claim Early Social Security During an Economic Downturn?
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Filing for Social Security early may significantly impact your financial future. Personal finance journalist Jean Chatzky explains why you should wait until your full retirement age to claim Social Security benefits.
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Social Security COLA Forecast, AOL Ends Dial-Up Service
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For the week of August 15, 2025: Analysts predict a modest bump for 2026 Social Security benefits, and AOL is ending its nostalgic dial-up service.
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Social Security Protects This Family’s Future
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After 45 years working in health care, Phyllis Bermudez depends on her Social Security payments and hopes her daughter can count on the same promise.
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Caregiver Lost 401(k) and Lives on Social Security
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Debbie Haupt left work to care for her husband, then lost half her 401(k) in the 2008 crash. She now lives entirely on Social Security.
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This CPA Counted on Social Security to Retire
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Tom Mueller based his entire retirement plan on Social Security, and now that monthly check helps him and his wife enjoy the life they planned.
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Cancer Survivor Took Early Benefits to Survive
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Leila Gibson-Green earned the right to Social Security. Now those benefits help her fight cancer and hope for more time with her grandkids.
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This Worker’s First Job Made Social Security Real
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Steven Porter has consistently contributed to Social Security since his first job, which now helps cover essentials like electricity and car repairs.
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This Recipient Never Forgot First FICA Deduction
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At 70, Verel Johnson lives off of Social Security alone and still remembers when HR first taught her how this deduction would support her future.
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Part-Time Teacher Depends on Social Security
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Leeza Burton still works part-time as a substitute teacher while depending on Social Security for part of her income, but she can’t keep working forever.
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