Over the past five years, Social Security scams have increasingly targeted seniors. Identifying Social Security Scams: Unsolicited Calls or Emails: Scammers often contact individuals via phone calls, emails, or text messages, claiming to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA typically contacts individuals by mail for official communications, […]

A significant portion of Americans aged 50 and older are increasingly worried about their retirement benefits keeping pace with inflation. According to a recent AARP survey, about 90% of people in this age group who currently receive or expect to receive Social Security retirement benefits express concerns about these benefits […]

As of 2024, ten states still tax Social Security benefits for retirees. These states have specific criteria and exemptions that determine whether benefits are taxed, usually based on income levels. Here are the states and their general taxation rules: Colorado: Social Security income is taxable, but retirees aged 55 to […]