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‘She lives alone’: My mother-in-law, 86, gets $1,300 in Social Security. Is that enough to live on?

Dear Quentin, My mother-in-law is 86 years old and receives about $1,300 a month in Social Security and some investment ...

I've done the math: I should be able to retire at 66, with $550,000 in the bank — and not a penny more. How do I make it last?

If you won’t have a high income in retirement, it’s that much more important to minimize your payments to the IRS and to make ...
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Social Security: What happens if you work less than 35 years?

Social Security is a crucial income source for retirees in the U.S. In 2025, the average monthly benefit exceeded $2,000. Understanding how your work history affects your benefits can help you ...

Here are the 5 cities retirees squeeze the most out of their Social Security — with benefits covering over 32% of costs

LendingTree’s analysis of government data on taxes and living expenses found that Social Security payments cover, on average, ...