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19
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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Kailey Hagen, CFP®, The Motley Fool

    Here's How Remarriage Could Affect Your Social Security Benefits (opens the original)

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    Remarriage changes a lot in your life, including the Social Security benefits you're eligible for. This might not be a concern for you if you're not currently receiving checks. But those who are already enrolled in the program will definitely want to understand how tying the knot will affect their benefits going forward. It depends a lot on the type of Social Security check you'd been receiving up until your marriage. Here's what you need to know. Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger.

  2. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Kailey Hagen, CFP®, The Motley Fool

    You Probably Can't Claim Social Security the Moment You Turn 62. Here's Why. (opens the original)

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    It's common for people to want to claim Social Security as soon as they become eligible for benefits at age 62, but most people won't have this option because of how the Social Security Administration defines eligibility. You must be 62 for the entire month to claim a retirement benefit, which means most people don't qualify for checks in their birth month. Here's a closer look at how the government decides when you're eligible to claim checks, and why waiting a month to sign up might not be a b

  3. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Kailey Hagen, CFP®, The Motley Fool

    If Social Security Benefits Are Slashed, These 10 States Will Get Hit the Worst (opens the original)

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    Social Security beneficiaries face a possible 22% benefit cut in just six years, if the estimates in the latest Trustees' Report prove accurate. There are few seniors who wouldn't be devastated by a blow like this, but some would get hit much harder than others. There are 10 states in particular whose residents would experience notable challenges as a result of such a benefit cut. Fortunately, this isn't the most likely outcome. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009,

  4. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · Kailey Hagen, CFP®, The Motley Fool

    3 Things Too Many People Get Wrong About Spousal Social Security Benefits (opens the original)

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    Spousal Social Security benefits sound pretty straightforward on the surface: Your spouse applies for retirement benefits, then you apply for a check based on their work record. However, there are actually several little-known rules that can make this more complicated than it first appears. Understanding how spousal benefits differ from retirement benefits can help you avoid some of the most common mistakes. Here are three that could prove costly for you if you get them wrong. Missed Nvidia in 2

  5. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Kailey Hagen, CFP®, The Motley Fool

    Your Social Security Checks Won't Be the Only Thing Changing in 2027. 3 Other Program Updates to Expect Next Year. (opens the original)

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    The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the biggest piece of program news set to come out in the next few weeks, but workers and beneficiaries will also face several other changes come January. The Social Security Administration automatically adjusts a number of key benchmarks each year to account for inflation. The following three changes may not all affect you, but chances are at least one of them will. Understanding these factors will help you better plan your budget for

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