4 Things All Gen X Workers Must Know About Social Security
Gen X -- generally defined as those born between 1965 and 1980 -- are next in line for Social Security, as its eldest members are just two years away from being eligible for retirement benefits. If you're among them, you're probably excited about finally getting some money back after paying a hefty chunk of your income into the program for decades.You probably also want to get as much money as you can from the program so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement. One of the best ways to make that happen is to become familiar with the program's fundamentals, like the four listed below.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Gen X -- generally defined as those born between 1965 and 1980 -- are next in line for Social Security, as its eldest members are just two years away from being eligible for retirement benefits. If you're among them, you're probably excited about finally getting some money back after paying a hefty chunk of your income into the program for decades.
You probably also want to get as much money as you can from the program so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement. One of the best ways to make that happen is to become familiar with the program's fundamentals, like the four listed below.
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