Oftentimes, taxpayers apply for Social Security, see the benefit they are owed and don't think about it much else. One expert, though, argues that Social Security is an untapped well of potential that.
This year's Cost of Living Adjustment for monthly Social Security checks is the largest COLA increase in almost 40 years, at 5.9% to account for record-breaking inflation which now hovers around.
Spousal benefits are a great way to boost your Social Security benefit (sometimes by as much as $800 a month), and even if you are not in a traditional marriage, you could be entitled to receiving.
The battle over Social Security income taxes is playing out in the Land of Enchantment, as lawmakers in New Mexico consider doing away with the state's taxes on Social Security benefits. See: Social.
Social Security scams have been on the rise recently, and some experts say it's only going to get worse in 2022. Scams range from mail fraud to callers pretending to be Social Security officials.