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Retirees Face Growing Anxiety Amid Rising Costs and Benefits

7/10/2025

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As the age for full Social Security benefits creeps up, Americans are feeling the pressure of retirement planning. With inflation on the rise and benefits set to increase in 2026, worries about running out of savings loom larger than the fear of death itself. Fortunately, 38 states offer tax breaks for retirees, easing some financial burdens.

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Story summary

As the age for full Social Security benefits creeps up, Americans are feeling the pressure of retirement planning. With inflation on the rise and benefits set to increase in 2026, worries about running out of savings loom larger than the fear of death itself. Fortunately, 38 states offer tax breaks for retirees, easing some financial burdens.