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   What can I do with my social security money?

   • Image source: Getty Images. Many retirees today use their Social Security benefits to do things like pay rent, put gas in their cars, and buy groceries. But if I have things my way, the only thing I'll be spending my Social Security money on is leisure. Sure, I might also choose to donate some of that money to charity.

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   How can a pre-retiree prepare for Social Security changes?

   • Pre-retirees can prepare for potential changes in Social Security by diversifying their retirement savings. Increase contributions to 401 (k)s, IRAs, and other retirement accounts. Consider delaying retirement to maximize benefits, reduce debt and build an emergency fund.

   20 Ways Pre-Retirees Can Prepare For Uncertain Social Security Changes

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   How does the SSA recalculate Social Security benefits?

   • In addition, the SSA recalculates your benefit to a higher amount so that over time you are, in effect, repaid for the pre-FRA withholding. Beneficiaries with incomes above $25,000 for a single taxpayer and $32,000 for a couple filing jointly may be liable for federal taxes on up to 85 percent of their Social Security income.

   8 Things Social Security Deducts From Monthly Payments - AARP

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   Can a Government Pension Offset reduce a beneficiary's Social Security payment?

   • It can reduce a beneficiary’s Social Security payment by up to one-half the amount of their pension payment. A similar rule, the Government Pension Offset (GPO), applies to people who receive Social Security spousal or survivor benefits as well as a “non-covered” government pension.

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2. www.edwardjones.com › sites › defaultLiving in Retirement: Why Your Reliance Rate Matters

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   the table, you may be looking for ways to increase your outside income and lower your reliance rate. Your decision on when to start Social Security may play a role (see “The Role of Social Security”). As previously mentioned, if you have a pension, it will also factor into your strategy.

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   • Social Security Was Never Intended to Cover All Your Costs
   • Social Security's Buying Power Is Decreasing
   • More Seniors Owe Taxes on Their Benefits
   • Benefits Could Face Cuts in The Future
   • How to Reduce Your Reliance on Social Security

   Though the program is many seniors' sole source of retirement income, Social Securitywas only intended to be a supplement to your personal savings. It was designed to replace about 40% of pre-retirement income for workers with average earnings. The government meant for you to cover the remainder of your costs with a pension, personal savings, or a ...

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   The program's benefits have lost approximately 40% of their buying power since 2000, according to a recent survey by the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League. This is due to rapidly rising prices and annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs)that many say don't accurately reflect the spending habits of retirees. So while the average Social Security be...

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   The government taxes the Social Security benefits of seniors whose provisional income exceeds certain thresholds. Provisional income is defined as your adjusted gross incomeplus any nontaxable interest you have and half your annual Social Security benefit. The government can tax up to 85% of seniors' benefits, and the thresholds for benefit taxatio...

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   The latest Social Security Trustees Report indicates that the program's trust funds will be depleted in 2033 -- one year earlier than last year's report suggested. When this happens, the Social Security Administration will no longer be able to pay out all earned benefits to eligible seniors. The federal government recognizes that this is an issue, ...

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   All of the above factors make it pretty clear that you can't put all your trust in Social Security. If you want the best chance at a secure retirement, you need multiple sources of income you can depend on. Obviously, it's great if you can stash 15% or more of your annual income into a retirement account each year. But even if you aren't able to sa...

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4. www.edwardjones.ca › 2020-09 › reliance-rateCan You Lower Your “Reliance Rate” During Retirement?

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   It shouldn’t be. And you can help reduce your stress level by understanding your “reliance rate.” As its name sug- gests, your reliance rate tells you how much you rely on your portfolio – rather than other sources, such as Social Security or a pension – to meet your income needs during retirement. So, for example, if you

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   Aug 1, 2024 · Pre-retirees should consider building a robust emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses and reduce reliance on Social Security. By having six to 12 months of living expenses saved, they...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Many retirees today use their Social Security benefits to do things like pay rent, put gas in their cars, and buy groceries. But if I have things my way, the only thing I'll be spending my...

7. www.cnbc.com › 2022/02/14 › living-only-on-socialLiving only on Social Security can be difficult. There are ...

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling seniors. Among older Americans, around 12% of men and 15% of women rely on their monthly...

8. www.aarp.org › retirement › social-security8 Things That Can Lower Your Monthly Social Security Payments

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   Mar 26, 2024 · 8 Things That Can Lower Your Monthly Social Security Payments. Medicare premiums, government pensions and other factors can reduce what you collect. In Social Security parlance, “benefit” and “payment” are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean precisely the same thing.