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Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.
The 2025 enrollment period for Medicare opened recently. Some older Americans' deductibles, prescri…
Allie Kelly,Juliana Kaplan
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The Social Security curveballs making retirement even more confusing
Patrice Earnest, 66, is getting a $0 Social Security check. She's not alone.
Noah Sheidlower,Juliana Kaplan
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A Trump presidency would drain Social Security's finances faster, budget group warns
A budget group warns that Trump's agenda is expected to hasten Social Security's insolvency by thre…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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Social Security won't save you
Baby boomers who struggled to save for retirement say that relying on Social Security doesn't cut i…
Juliana Kaplan,Noah Sheidlowe…
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A Texas baby boomer who retired at 60 and moved to Mexico says housing, food, and a good life are cheaper, but gas is more expensive
Geary Bartmess III retired at age 60 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after a career as a lawyer in Tex…
John Towfighi
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Trump's new platform pledges to 'end inflation' and maintain the retirement age to receive Social Security and Medicare benefits
Former President Donald Trump's platform for the GOP outlines 20 principles, ranging from the econo…
Ayelet Sheffey
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A boomer said he's struggling to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his wife
Robert Papalia, 74, retired early to care for his ailing wife, Marie, and they're struggling financ…
Noah Sheidlower
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A third of Americans plan to retire on Social Security alone, but it may not be enough to get by
A personal finance expert shares how Americans can maximize Social Security income and best save fo…
Allie Kelly
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Trump wants to cut Social Security taxes for seniors. It's not as good as it sounds.
Former President Donald Trump said he wants to end Social Security taxes for older adults. It could…
Allie Kelly,Ayelet Sheffey
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A boomer living on $2,400 a month is waiting 8 years to collect maximum Social Security benefits, even though she's struggling to get by
Diane Williams, 62, struggles to afford basic necessities with her $2,400 monthly paycheck. But she…
Allie Kelly
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Many boomers on Social Security live near poverty and don't tell anyone. It's adding to the loneliness crisis.
With limited money to maintain a social life, many baby boomers feel lonely and isolated.
Allie Kelly
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Karnataka govt proposes to impose 2% cess on movie tickets, OTT subscription fees
The Karnataka state government has proposed a new cess ranging from one to two percent, on cinema t…
ANI
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A boomer lives on $1,768 monthly Social Security and says she's a few hundred dollars away from losing access to necessities
Michelle Russell, 70, lives on her monthly Social Security income but it isn't enough to pay her bi…
Allie Kelly
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Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough
Retirees are turning to Uber and Lyft driving to supplement their Social Security income, but some …
Noah Sheidlower
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Americans will lose full Social Security benefits in 11 years, according to the program's trustees — a year later than expected
The latest report on the future of Social Security detailed the program's ability to pay out full b…
Ayelet Sheffey,Juliana Kaplan
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Social Security's 2025 bump is projected to be the smallest in 5 years
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment is projected to be 2.66%. Over 70% of older adults…
Cork Gaines
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A retired boomer who gets $1,662 in Social Security moved in with roommates to afford her medical bills: 'It's the only way I can afford to live comfortably'
Marion, 70, moved to Ohio to live with two roommates due to rising rent in Washington, helping her …
Noah Sheidlower
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A boomer couple on Social Security moved to Guatemala because they couldn't afford to retire in the US. After 2 years, they moved back.
Robert Zimmerman and his wife moved to Guatemala to retire on Social Security income, though they o…
Noah Sheidlower
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A peak boomer fears she can't retire with $2,000 Social Security payments — and may have to move in with her sons
Becky Davenport, 61, fears she may never retire and might need to move in with her children — a fea…
Noah Sheidlower
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10 cities where Social Security and retirement incomes are the highest
Arlington, Virginia ranked highest in retirement account and Social Security income, followed by Ca…