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Christy Bieber

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Former college teacher. Textbook contributor. Personal finance writer. Passionate advocate of smart money moves to achieve financial success.

Recent Articles by Christy Bieber

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Dec 25, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Turning 66 Next Year? Does This Mean You Should Claim Social Security?

If you're going to turn 66 next year, you'll hit your full retirement age at some point during the year -- but that doesn't mean you'll want to get your benefits right away.

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Dec 24, 2023 by Christy Bieber

This Is the Best Reason to Claim Social Security in 2024

Preserving your savings can be a really important reason to claim your Social Security benefits next year.

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Dec 23, 2023 by Christy Bieber

You'll Get a Bigger Social Security Check in 2024. Don't Get Too Excited.

Social Security recipients are going to get a 3.2% cost of living adjustment, which means benefits will be bigger. But the increase is just meant to keep pace with inflation and might not even do a good job of that.

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Dec 22, 2023 by Christy Bieber

You'll Never Guess What the Average Social Security Benefit Will Be in 2024

The average Social Security is probably much lower than you think, which is why you need savings to supplement your retirement benefits.

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Dec 20, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Is 2024 Your Year to Claim Social Security? Here's How to Decide

The choice to claim Social Security shouldn't be made until you've confirmed a few things about your work history and more.

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Dec 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Not 66 Yet? This Is the Most Important Social Security Change You Need to Know About.

Social Security's full retirement age will continue to change for people turning 66 in 2024 or later.

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Dec 18, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Thinking of Retiring in 2024? Do This First

Before you retire, you'll want to make a budget and confirm that the income you'll have coming in will cover your expenses.

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Dec 18, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Want a $4,873 Social Security Benefit in 2024? Here's What You'd Have to Do to Get It

Maxing out your Social Security benefit isn't as easy as it may seem.

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Nov 21, 2023 by Christy Bieber

How Much Bigger Will Your Social Security Checks Be In 2024?

Social Security checks are increasing due to a cost-of-living adjustment. See how much extra money you'll get in 2024.

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Nov 20, 2023 by Christy Bieber

4 Ways Social Security Is Changing in 2024

Social Security is changing in important ways next year, including higher monthly payments and more Social Security taxes for top earners.

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Nov 20, 2023 by Christy Bieber

3 Things to Do Now to Help Get the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit Later

Want a bigger Social Security benefit? Take these steps now so you can earn one in the future.

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Nov 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Will You Be Disappointed By Next Year's Social Security Raise?

Social Security's 2024 raise is much smaller than the cost-of-living adjustments in recent years thanks to slowing inflation.

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Nov 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Some Workers Will Pay More Social Security Tax Next Year. Are You One of Them?

The wage base limit is increasing for Social Security, which means Social Security tax bills are getting bigger for high-earning Americans.

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Nov 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Retirees Are Getting a Social Security Raise. Here's When the Bigger Checks Will Come

Social Security retirees will see their benefits increase due to a cost-of-living adjustment, but just when will the larger checks start arriving?

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Nov 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Is Now the Time to Collect Social Security? 3 Green Lights to Watch For

Collecting Social Security is a big decision, so make sure you've got these green lights to go forward.

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Nov 19, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Social Security Changes Are Happening in 2024 -- but This Is Staying the Same and It Could Hurt You

Many things are changing with Social Security, including monthly benefit amounts -- but the threshold at which benefits become taxable won't be modified in 2024.

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Nov 18, 2023 by Christy Bieber

Here's Why Retirees Receiving Social Security Aren't Really Getting a Raise Even Though Benefits Are Rising

Social Security benefits will go up 3.2% in 2024, but that doesn't mean retirees are getting a raise, even though many people refer to the COLA that way.

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Nov 17, 2023 by Christy Bieber

1 Fantastic Retirement Savings Account You'll Wish You'd Heard of Sooner

Health Savings Accounts can be a great way to save for retirement. Here's why you'll wish you'd heard of this sooner.

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Oct 31, 2023 by Christy Bieber

The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70

Weighing the pros and cons of waiting to collect more from the government.

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Oct 30, 2023 by Christy Bieber

3 Things to Do Now to Help Get the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit Later

If you want a big retirement benefit from Social Security, there are a few things you should be doing right now to maximize the chances of getting it.

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