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While it's impossible to know the exact amount, there is a lot of publicly available information about Social Security. Here's the maximum Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70.

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Senior advocates agree digital transactions are more secure, but are concerned about those without Internet access.

The cost-of-living adjustment announcement has a new date following a delay due to the ongoing government shutdown.