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Social Security's 'lump sum' option: why taking a check now could cost you later
You can get up to six months of retroactive benefits in a lump sum from Social Security, but should you?
I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to find out if this ...
The SSFA delivered billions to more than 3 million people in 2025 — teachers, firefighters, police officers and federal Civil ...
Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to ...
Deciding whether to take a $400,000 lump sum or monthly pension benefit of $2,000 requires calculating the relative value of each option. Generally speaking, the sooner you can receive the lump sum, ...
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