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ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mon Apr 6 2026

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

When are Americans supposed to retire? 

We can claim Social Security at 62, Medicare at 65. But the “full” retirement age for Social Security is 67, and our benefits don’t max out until 70. With all those numbers flying around, Americans might be understandably confused about when, exactly, they are expected to retire

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Here's a story from Medora Lee about a lesser-known loophole that can make long-term care more affordable.

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