#Social Security — FinScans

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6 Inflation Traps Threatening Baby Boomer Retirement Budgets in 2026

September 12, 2026 (40 days ago)

Baby boomers face mounting financial pressure as inflation outpaces Social Security adjustments, forcing many to rely on credit cards for essentials and…

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Washington Sweet Cherry Crop Forecast Drops 23% to 200,000 Tons

September 12, 2026 (41 days ago)

Washington cherry growers face a 23% production decline, forcing a strategic review of how net farm losses impact Social Security benefit eligibility…

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Delaying Social Security Benefits by 3 Years Can Boost Payouts by 8% Annually

September 12, 2026 (41 days ago)

Delaying Social Security until age 70 provides a guaranteed 8% annual benefit increase, a strategy that financial experts suggest is optimal for…

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Federal Seasonal Workers Face Pension Gaps Due to Appointment Rules

September 11, 2026 (42 days ago)

Seasonal federal workers often miss out on FERS pension accrual due to short-term appointment rules, creating a discrepancy between their Social Security…

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RSU Vesting Can Trigger Social Security Benefit Reductions for Early Retirees

September 10, 2026 (43 days ago)

New RSU vests count as wages against Social Security's earnings test, potentially reducing monthly benefits for early retirees, while capital gains from…

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IRS and Social Security Tax Rules for Windfalls and Found Property

September 10, 2026 (43 days ago)

Tax treatment of found property hinges on whether the asset is classified as a windfall or employment compensation, with significant implications for…

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Retirees Eye 3.6% COLA Boost as Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Offer Yields

September 8, 2026 (45 days ago)

With a 3.6% Social Security COLA on the horizon, income-focused investors are turning to high-yield blue-chip stocks like MO, BMY, and CMCSA…

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A $25,000 Water Lease vs. Alfalfa Income: Social Security Treats Them Differently

September 6, 2026 (47 days ago)

A $25,000 payment to the same farmer can either count toward Social Security's earnings test or stay outside it, depending on whether…

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