Social Security crunch coming fast - MSN Money
Here's a frightening prediction: The public pension system's trust fund could go into the red in the next year, far sooner than expected. Will it get the next huge bailout?
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Could you survive on Social Security? - MSN Money
One out of five retirees have nothing but their government checks, and many others count on them for the bulk of their living. It's a tough existence.
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Social Security number code cracked?
The government-issued numbers may not be that secure. Two researchers say they've figured out the code, and identity thieves might not be far behind.
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A hidden Social Security benefit - MSN Money
Did you start collecting Social Security checks before full retirement age? You can boost your income now by reapplying to the federal agency.
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5 myths about Social Security - MSN Money
System reform is a hotbed of controversy. But to move ahead, we've got to identify the myths, toss them aside and refocus on realities.
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5 myths about Social Security - MSN Money
But those statistics reflect the higher infant and child mortality rates of the times. If you survived childhood, you had a good shot of living beyond retirement age.
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4 secret Social Security jackpots - MSN Money
If you qualify, you can use some little-known -- and totally legal -- strategies to add thousands of dollars a year to your retirement income.
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4 secret Social Security jackpots - MSN Money
Rothenhoefer thinks it's a sweet deal. He concedes the strategy could backfire if both he and his wife were to die before they recoup their investment, which will take about 10 ...
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Social Security for the divorced - MSN Money
If you were married for at least 10 years to someone who has earned benefits, you may be eligible to collect payments as well. Here's how it works.
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A hidden Social Security benefit - MSN Money
Now ask yourself a simple question: Where can you find a financial product that will deliver an initial payout of 9.5% and adjust it every year, for the rest of your life, at the ...
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