In Your 40s? 3 Things to Know About Social Security

When you're in your 40s, you may have a lot of things on your mind -- paying the mortgage, funding your kids' college accounts, and making sure your teenagers actually get home for curfew like they're supposed to. You may not be totally focused on retirement beyond contributing money each month to your 401(k). And you may not be ready to start digging into Social Security.But there are a few key things you should know about Social Security at this stage of life. Here are some important points to be mindful of.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading

May 15, 2025 - 09:08
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In Your 40s? 3 Things to Know About Social Security

When you're in your 40s, you may have a lot of things on your mind -- paying the mortgage, funding your kids' college accounts, and making sure your teenagers actually get home for curfew like they're supposed to. You may not be totally focused on retirement beyond contributing money each month to your 401(k). And you may not be ready to start digging into Social Security.

But there are a few key things you should know about Social Security at this stage of life. Here are some important points to be mindful of.

Image source: Getty Images.

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