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The Ultimate Guide to Locking Your Social Security Number and Protecting Your Identity

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

You Have Less Than 2 Months to Prepare for 8 Big Social Security Changes

Prepare for 2026 Social Security updates now, including 2.8% COLA, earnings-test limits changes, SSI and disability ...

15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online

Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process has changed. As of July 2025, you now need a new Logi ...

How to use passkeys to secure your Gmail email account

Google is transitioning users to a password-free future with passkeys, utilizing biometric verification for enhanced security. These digital credentia ...

I’m 45 with a $200K windfall that I plan to invest. My goal is to retire at 67 with $100K in passive income — should I focus on dividends or growth?

So let’s say you’ve got $200,000 to invest today at age 45, and you’re aiming to retire at 67. While it’s OK to go heavy on ...
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Waiting Until 65 To Claim Social Security? 6 Things To Do Before Then

If you're planning to start claiming Social Security at 65, you've got a few important jobs to do first. Not the least of ...