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Sen. Rick Scott responded to my first letter by citing his support for the Protect Our Seniors Act, which would prevent ...

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An above-average COLA could really pay off for these beneficiaries.

A freight-rail mechanic paid into two federal retirement systems for 40 years and expected two checks in retirement. What the ...

Skipping eight years of Social Security checks to lock in a bigger benefit sounds like a straightforward trade, but the real ...

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A Navy chief who retired at 42 now faces a tempting defense-contractor offer, but fears his Social Security checks will ...