TIMING RETIREMENT As program eligibility changed, milestones to claim benefits shifted DANIEL DE VISÉ USA Today Nov 4, 2026 Nov 4, 2026 ADOBE STOCK Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DANIEL DE VISÉ USA Today SOCIAL SECURITYkAmp>6C:42?D >:89E 36 F?56CDE2?523=J 4@?7FD65 23@FE H96? 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Tyler August elected to another term representing District 31 Williams Bay proposes changes to Lion’s Field House rental agreement Lake Geneva looks to revise child safety zone ordinance Geneva Lake Museum director retires after 13 years of service Voters approve four-year referendum for Williams Bay School District Badger High School theater students to present 'Radium Girls' 3 things that stood out from No. 1 Wisconsin's tie, shootout win vs. Minnesota Lake Geneva Business Improvement District making changes to its holiday events LIVE SCOREBOARD: High school football quarterfinal round playoff scores Polzin: Colton Joseph's benching exposes Wisconsin football's costly gamble Badger High School football players selected for All Conference honors kAmx? @E96C H@C5D[ :7 E96C6 :D 2? @77:4:2= p>6C:42? 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