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fool.com > retirement > 01/14/2026 > heres-the-unfortunate-truth-about-social-securitys

Here's the Unfortunate Truth About Social Security's Maximum Benefit Amount

Here's the Unfortunate Truth About Social Security's Maximum Benefit Amount3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (573+ words) Retirees can earn upwards of $5,000 per month from Social Security in 2026, but there's a big catch. The average retired worker receives just over $2,000 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 data from the Social Security Administration. However, it's…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/14/2026 > forced-into-retirement-in-2026-3-things-to-do-imme

Forced Into Retirement in 2026? 3 Things to Do Immediately.

Forced Into Retirement in 2026? 3 Things to Do Immediately.7+ hour, 3+ min ago   (537+ words) Don't panic. Instead, take these key steps. Retiring on schedule can be a very exciting thing. In fact, you might enjoy getting to count down your final days in the workforce. Being forced into retirement, on the other hand, could…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/08/2026 > here-are-the-new-average-social-security-benefits

Here Are the New Average Social Security Benefits in 2026 for Retirees of Every Age

Here Are the New Average Social Security Benefits in 2026 for Retirees of Every Age9+ hour, 31+ min ago   (191+ words) How much will the average retiree collect in Social Security in 2026? Average Social Security checks are increasing in 2026. If you are collecting Social Security benefits, you must be aware of how the increase will impact the money that Social Security…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/14/2026 > want-the-max-5181-social-security-benefit-heres

Want the Max $5,181 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need

Want the Max $5,181 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need10+ hour, 39+ min ago   (524+ words) You must complete a two-step process. Considering that Social Security is a large portion of many Americans' retirement income, it makes sense that people would aim to receive as much as possible. Beginning this year, the maximum benefit someone can…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/14/2026 > heres-how-to-protect-and-expand-social-security-ac

Here's How to Protect and Expand Social Security, According to One Hawaii Senator

Here's How to Protect and Expand Social Security, According to One Hawaii Senator14+ hour, 35+ min ago   (474+ words) With approximately six years until Social Security benefits must be cut, one group of Hawaii legislators has come up with a simple plan to prevent a shortfall. It's no secret that Social Security, as we know it, is in a…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/14/2026 > 2-reasons-your-2025-social-security-cola-might-fai

2 Reasons Your 2025 Social Security COLA Might Fail You

2 Reasons Your 2025 Social Security COLA Might Fail You17+ hour, 3+ min ago   (509+ words) Don't get too excited about that raise just yet. When the Social Security Administration announced last October that benefits would be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2026, the reaction was probably mixed. Some seniors were probably happy to learn…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/13/2026 > missed-your-rmd-in-december-heres-what-to-do

Missed Your RMD in December? Here's What to Do.

Missed Your RMD in December? Here's What to Do.1+ day, 51+ min ago   (416+ words) If you act quickly, you can minimize the damage. The nice thing about saving for retirement in an IRA or 401(k) plan is getting a tax break on the money you contribute. But come retirement, traditional retirement plans have one big…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/13/2026 > social-security-changes-affecting-workers-in-2026

3 Social Security Changes Affecting Workers in 2026

3 Social Security Changes Affecting Workers in 20261+ day, 2+ hour ago   (595+ words) These changes could determine your future benefit. When you're in the thick of your career, it's easy to think that annual Social Security changes aren't relevant to you. You're not claiming checks, or at least you're not wholly dependent on…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/13/2026 > is-your-2026-social-security-check-smaller-than-yo

Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,

Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (412+ words) If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it. If you are on Social Security, you probably heard that you were going to get a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025. So,…...

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fool.com > retirement > 01/12/2026 > social-securitys-2026-cost-of-living-adjustment

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Offers No Silver Lining

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Offers No Silver Lining2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (415+ words) Social Security's COLA is here and there's no good news for retirees. With January well underway, the 2026 Social Security COLA is hitting retirees' bank accounts this month. This means seniors will see a bigger monthly Social Security check thanks to…...