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Use the Social Security Retirement Planner
Do you plan to file for Social Security retirement within the next few years? The SSA website has plenty of information to help you get ready. Social Security was never intended to provide your full...
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What Is The Maximum 2016 Social Security Retirement Amount?
The maximum monthly Social Security retirement amount payable in a year generates a lot of interest. Here is the 2016 amount. To be clear, this will be the maximum amount payable to a person retiring...
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When I teach retirement seminars, many questions are about when to start Social Security benefits. The “best time” depends on your plans. A one size fits all best time to retire does not exist....
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Last week I posted that starting your Social Security when younger than full retirement age (FRA) can be a good option if it fits your overall retirement financial planning. If it fits your plans,...
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The previous two posts were about starting Social Security retirement when younger than full retirement age (FRA). FRA ranges from 65 – 67 and is 66 for people born in 1943 – 1954. Deciding to retire...
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America Saves Week
America Saves Week, February 22-27-2016, reminds us all of the importance of saving and investing for the future. The Social Security Administration is one of many public and private organizations...
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Today Is Check Your Statement Day
Noted in yesterday’s post about my Social Security, today is “Check Your Statement Day.” Checking your Social Security Statement is important for retirement planning but, in my opinion, it is even more...
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A Question About Spousal Benefits
Q: I reach age 66 in August. A Social Security representative contacted me about my online retirement application. She said my wife could collect half of my amount when she reaches age 66 later this...
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Average SSA Retirement Amount & MyRA
Social Security was never intended to provide your complete retirement income. Financial experts say you need 70-80 percent of your pre-retirement income for a comfortable retirement. Since Social...
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Estimate For Your Survivors – SSA Statement
Last week I wrote that Social Security survivors benefits were not included in the original 1935 Social Security Act but were considered so important that they were created as part of the 1939...
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