Social-security

August 27, 2026·Economy

The $6,000 Senior Deduction in 2026: What It Actually Saves You in Dollars

The $6,000 senior deduction saves a single 67-year-old $720 and a couple $1,440 in 2026. It is not "no tax on Social Security," and it phases out fast.

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Calculate Your 2027 COLA

August 25, 2026·AI Tools

How to Calculate the 2027 Social Security COLA Yourself, and Why Your Check Rises by Less

SSA builds the COLA from three CPI-W months. July 2026 is in at 327.104, which puts the 2027 COLA at 3.1% so far, not the 3.6% in headlines.

Economy

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62 vs 67 Break-Even

August 21, 2026·Economy

Social Security at 62 or 67: The Break-Even Math Has a Hidden Assumption

Social Security break-even ages assume your money earns nothing. At a 3% real return, claiming at 62 versus 67 breaks even at 82 years 9 months.