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Christy Bieber

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Christy Bieber is a contributing Motley Fool retirement and Social Security expert covering retirement planning, 401(k)s, IRAs, and other personal finance topics. Christy has written about finance since 2008 and previously taught business courses at Bryant & Stratton College. She holds a law degree from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree in English, media, and communication with a certificate in business management from the University of Rochester. In law school, she earned three CALI Awards for Excellence for the highest scores in civil procedure and contract law exams.

Articles by Christy Bieber — Page 18

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Aug 8, 2024 by Christy Bieber

This Is Exactly How Much the Youngest Retirees Have Received in Social Security So Far This Year

The youngest retirees receive less money from Social Security than their older counterparts because an earlier claim can result in a reduced benefit. Here's what you need to know.

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Aug 8, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Unexpected Reasons 62 Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security

Claiming Social Security at 62 means shrinking your benefits, but there are some surprising reasons that starting your checks so young could be the right move.

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Aug 7, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Things to Know Today About Social Security's 2025 COLA

Social Security includes a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and you need to understand how it works and what your raise might look like next year if you're a retiree.

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Aug 6, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Are Your Social Security Benefits Higher or Lower Than the Average American's?

The average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,918.28 as of June 2024. How do your benefits compare?

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Aug 6, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Reasons I'd Never Claim Social Security at 62

While 62 is the earliest possible age to claim benefits, I'm absolutely not interested in starting my checks at that time. Here's why I wouldn't claim benefits so young.

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Jul 23, 2024 by Christy Bieber

This Is Exactly How Much Social Security Pays the Average Retiree Each Month

The average Social Security retiree receives a benefit of $1,918.28 per month. Find out what this means for you.

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Jul 21, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Yes, It's Possible to Join the Ranks of Retirement "Super-Savers." Here's What You Need to Do

Becoming a retirement super-saver is within reach, with a few tweaks to your finances.

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Jul 21, 2024 by Christy Bieber

July Is an Important Month for Social Security. Here's Why

During the month of July, we'll get the first real numbers that will determine the amount of the 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment. Learn more here.

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Jul 21, 2024 by Christy Bieber

You Have Less Than 6 Months to Prepare for These 2025 Social Security Changes

Important changes are coming to Social Security in 2025. Here's what you need to know about how the program will be different next year.

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Jul 19, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Social Security's 2025 COLA Could Do Something This Generation Has Never Seen

For more than 30 years, this COLA phenomenon hasn't happened. But 2025 could be the year that changes.

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Jul 17, 2024 by Christy Bieber

3 Things You Must Know Before You Claim Social Security

Don't clam Social Security if you don't know your full retirement age, how much your benefit will be, and the tax rules for your benefits.

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Jul 9, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Here's How Much Social Security Income the Typical Retiree Has Earned So Far in 2024

Many retirees will need a lot more, and they should have a good idea where it will come from.

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Jul 9, 2024 by Christy Bieber

This Is the Most Money Any Retiree Has Collected From Social Security So Far in 2024

The maximum benefit exists because there is a cap on the wages subject to Social Security tax.

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Jul 8, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Retirees Face a Lose-Lose Situation When It Comes to the 2025 COLA

The 2025 COLA will either be much smaller than it has been in recent years, or seniors will be coping with high inflation. Here's why neither situation is good for retirees.

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Jul 8, 2024 by Christy Bieber

With 2024 Half Over, Retirees Need to Plan Now for a 2025 COLA Disappointment

Retirees are almost assuredly going to get a smaller COLA In 2025 compared with the last few years, and seniors should start preparing now for that reality.

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Jul 8, 2024 by Christy Bieber

2024 Is Half Over. Here's What We Know About the 2025 Social Security COLA So Far

The COLA is determined by third-quarter inflation data, but numbers from the first part of the year provide some clues about the raise retirees will get next year.

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Jul 7, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Social Security Has Paid Some Retirees $29,238 So Far in 2024. Here's How to Get Such a Big Payout

The maximum-monthly Social Security benefit is $4,873 per month, so seniors earning the highest check possible have received $29,238 in the first half of the year.

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Jun 26, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Social Security's Latest Trustees Report Has Some Good News and Bad News

Social Security's latest trustees report warns the trust fund is running out, but it's taking a little longer to do so.

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Jun 25, 2024 by Christy Bieber

You'll Never Guess the Average Social Security Benefit at 62, 67, and 70

The average Social Security benefit goes up with age, but it's still pretty low. You may be surprised at just how little it offers you to live on.

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Jun 25, 2024 by Christy Bieber

Don't Be Surprised by These 3 Social Security Changes Coming in 2025

Key Social Security changes in 2025 will affect current retirees and workers who won't get benefits for a while. Here's what's coming.

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