Robert Kowalski

Robert Kowalski reports on Social Security topics, benefit claims, and policy updates. Robert tracks new developments and translates them into clear, useful information for readers. Reporting is based on trusted resources such as official SSA publications and agency announcements. The goal is to provide guidance that helps people stay aware of the latest news and understand how policies may apply to their situation.

Joined: March 29, 2025
Articles: 131

Disability Benefits, Legislation and Reforms

Social Security disability age rules update affecting 750,000 beneficiaries

October 10, 2025

Social Security Disability Age Rules May Change for 750,000

Social Security disability rules may change for 750,000 people. Learn how age requirements could affect your benefits and what to do now.

Benefits Amounts, Retirement Benefits

Graph illustrating why social security benefits can't fully cover retirement costs

October 4, 2025

Why Social Security Benefits Can’t Cover Retirement Costs

Discover why Social Security falls short for retirees and explore practical strategies to bridge the gap between benefits and actual retirement costs.

Benefits Calculation, Retirement Benefits

Illustration representing a little-known social security strategy to increase benefits

September 23, 2025

The Little-Known Social Security Strategy That Boosts Benefits

Discover the 12-month Social Security do-over that could boost your monthly benefits by hundreds of dollars—a strategy 74% of Americans don't know exists.

Legislation and Reforms, Retirement Benefits

Social Security official retracting statements on retirement age

September 20, 2025

Social Security: Trump Official Backtracks on Retirement Age Remarks

Social Security Commissioner Bisignano quickly retracts comments about raising retirement age, highlighting the political sensitivity of potential program changes.

Benefits Calculation, Retirement Benefits

Illustration representing the debate on when to claim Social Security benefits between Orman and Ramsey

September 15, 2025

When to Claim Social Security: Orman vs Ramsey Debate

Compare Suze Orman's wait-till-70 approach with Dave Ramsey's claim-early strategy for Social Security benefits. See which expert's advice fits your retirement plan.

Legislation and Reforms, Retirement Benefits

Illustration representing age 67 as the new social security retirement standard

September 13, 2025

Age 67 Becomes New Social Security Retirement Standard

Discover how your birth year affects your Social Security retirement age and benefits. Learn strategic claiming options to maximize your monthly payments.

Benefits Calculation, Retirement Benefits

Illustration representing smart ways to boost retirement income beyond social security benefits

September 9, 2025

5 Smart Ways to Boost Your Retirement Beyond Social Security

Discover 5 monthly dividend investments that can supplement your Social Security benefits and create reliable retirement income streams for financial security.

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