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The Case for Reform
Entitlement reform was a big ticket item in the last election with the talk surrounding Obamacare. Republicans were, and to a degree still are, aggressively touting alternatives to this system. Since then talk has dwindled and reform has fallen by…
Last Day for Social Security Loophole
Today is the last day to use the ‘file and suspend’ strategy for those still eligible. This strategy was targeted in a recent budget bill to be closed off for anyone not yet the age of 62 by the end…
Increasing Life Spans and Social Security
The average American is living longer now than ever before. The Social Security Administration knows this better than most, their benefit structure is built around the premise of life expectancy in individuals at certain ages. Opposite to what you may…
Planning for the Best in Retirement
The old adage “Plan for the Best, Prepare for the Worst” may never be more apt that when dealing with retirement. Everyone plans for a good retirement, planning out what they will do with all their free time, where they…
Another Social Security Reform Plan
There is no shortage of proposed solutions on how to fix Social Security, the main thing missing from the equation is government support. The hardest part in fixing Social Security seems to be pulling the relevant political leaders together to…
Some Thoughts on the Social Security Retirement Earnings Tax
In an article posted on www.forbes.com, Contributor Neale Godfrey provides a thought-provoking look at the effects of the Social Security program’s tax on retirement earnings, and offers conjecture on what the benefit to the overall economy would be if earnings limits…
New Rules for Social Security
There are many things that you can miss when entering retirement. The Social Security Administration has ensured that nearing retirement is a hectic time in juxtaposition to the relaxing vacation that retirement is supposed to be. It is easy to…
Ensuring Fairness in Benefits
The Windfall Elimination Provision is set up to make sure that everyone receives and pays their fair share in Social Security. It may create a feel bad moment if it applies to you, but it should not be seen as…
Retirement Among Younger Generation
Boomers do not hold a monopoly on retirement. It is neither a new nor novel concept, although they have put their own unique flair on the outcome the process is still much the same. Save throughout working life in order…
New and Old Approaches to Social Security
As we say good bye to two Social Security filing tricks at the end of this month many people are left wondering how they will file in order to get the most that they can out of Social Security. Some…