Sheryl Grey is a freelance writer who specializes in creating content related to education, aging and senior living, and real estate. She is also a copywriter who helps businesses grow through expert ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

The maximum taxable wage base for Social Security is $176,100 for 2025. To maximize Social Security, you’ll need to have earned more than the max in 35 different years. Even maximizing your earnings ...