Retiree Money Guide In recent months, many Americans have seen headlines suggesting that the government is raising the Social Security retirement age again. Online discussions about “goodbye to retirement at 67” have grown louder, leading some people to believe major changes are coming in 2026. In reality, no new increase has been approved. What’s happening instead is the … Read more
The Social Security Administration is preparing to change how it processes many benefit cases, moving from a locally based system to a national workload model. While the shift has raised concerns among advocates and policy experts, it does not mean local offices are closing or that benefits themselves are changing. Instead, the update reflects how … Read more
Short answer: Yes, the IRS can conduct in-person visits, but they are rare, targeted, and widely misunderstood. There is no program involving widespread or random home visits, and most taxpayers will never experience one. Here is what retirees and taxpayers should actually know. Does the IRS really visit homes? The IRS does have employees known … Read more
As 2026 gets underway, many retirees and other Americans are watching for updates about a $2,000 payment from the Internal Revenue Service. Unlike the broad stimulus checks issued during the 2020-21 pandemic, this January 2026 payment is not a universal federal stimulus check approved by Congress, and it is not officially labeled as one by … Read more