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A Social Security card is displayed on Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. For people who rely on Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, getting married can result in reduced monthly benefits and a lower amount allowed for savings. Individual SSI recipients can own up to $2,000 in resources, while couples can have a combined $3,000. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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Millennial Money: Navigating the SSI ‘marriage penalty’
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Mon,03/18/24-12:21PM , 57 Reads
Jennifer Updike and Lewis Fredette, of Auburn, New York, got engaged in December 2023. The couple, who are both on the autism spectrum, look forward to moving in together soon and tying the knot in a religious ceremony.
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FILE- Internal Revenue Service taxes forms are seen on Feb. 13, 2019. If you have unpaid or unfiled taxes, the start of a new tax season and the looming reminders of debt might fill you with dread. But it’s best to take care of back taxes sooner rather than later: The longer you put off the task, the more you’ll pay in interest and penalties. Even if you can’t pay in full, you can still take meaningful steps toward addressing the debt. To handle your overdue taxes, read any tax notices you’ve received, set up a payment plan, contact a professional for complicated situations and remember to file a return for the current year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

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Millennial Money: Tackle overdue taxes this year
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Sun,01/21/24-8:30PM , 93 Reads
For some, the new tax season might serve as a stressful reminder of past taxes that have yet to be filed and paid.
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In this Dec. 21, 2020, file photo people watch as the sun sets from the Presidio in San Francisco. The Social Security Administration adjusts its benefits payments each year to reflect changes in the cost of living. The new year will bring a 3.2% increase, much smaller than last year’s 8.7% raise. Even if you’re decades away from retirement, the annual cost of living adjustment can help you predict your potential future payments so you can plan accordingly. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

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Millennial Money: What the 2024 Social Security COLA could mean for your retirement
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Mon,12/04/23-10:03PM , 95 Reads
Social Security benefits for millions of people will rise by an average of over $50 a month starting in January, thanks to the Social Security Administration’s 3.2% annual cost of living adjustment for 2024, announced on Oct. 12.
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Light from the setting sun reflects off the buildings in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, as seen from the Weehawken Pier in Weehawken, N.J., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Living in a high-cost city can strain your finances, but three tips can help you thrive. Consider shopping at wholesale stores for groceries, even if you don’t have a car. Take advantage of discounts that cultural institutions such as museums and theaters often offer to residents through a city ID or library card. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

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Millennial Money: 3 ways to save money in a high-cost city
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Tue,10/03/23-12:53PM , 89 Reads
Traditional money-saving advice may not cut it if you live in one of America’s most expensive cities or urban areas.
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