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Protecing Your Social Security Number: Some Things You Should Know
The prevalence of Social Security numbers in fraud situations is well known in today’s hectic world of commerce. Most of us are frequently asked to provide this identifier when entering into banking arrangements, pursuing employment, seeking medical assistance, and so…
Social Security’s looming insolvency and peparatory steps you can consider
Most who are tuned in to Social Security’s problems are aware of the projected — and fast-approaching — insolvency. It’s frequently covered in the news media, and is a frequent topic addressed here on this website. Most experts do not…
Financial Experts Comment on Social Security and Trump Accounts
As noted in an earlier post today, Trump Accounts are off and running. So, how do they relate to Social Security, especially with respect to the long-term retirement picture for today’s younger workers. This topic was the subject of an…
Words of Wisdom on Social Security, Beginning with When Benefits Hit Your Checkbook
As we often do here on this website, we are channeling insights today from the venerable Tom Margenau, a 32-year veteran of Social Security administrative positions. In this piece, he begins with an observation about the mistake of taking uninformed…
“Trump Accounts” Hit the Street Running
The tax-advantaged savings opportunities created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act offer a pathway to wealth accumulation that could help address a long-standing challenge for future retirees: the lack of financial resources to replace pre-retirement earnings when Social Security…
Social Security Eligibility and Work Credits–An Annually Changing Scenario
With all the hoopla about the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits, compounded by its erosion due to Medicare Part B increases, it’s easy to see why changes to the earnings requirement for work credits can go unnoticed. After…
Achieving an Effective Strategy for Social Security Benefits Requires Knowledge
Without question, the world of Social Security is one of the most complex areas to navigate. The decisions can seem intimidating and heavily weighted, given that they are, for the most part, permanent. For this reason, it is essential that…
Working After Claiming Benefits–The Pros and Cons
Remaining in or rejoining the workforce after claiming Social Security benefits has its upsides, but it also has some cautionary factors to weigh. For example, if you are not yet at your full retirement age, there are limits to the…
Filing for Benefits in 2026? Here are some steps to take in advance.
It’s a big decision…one that for most folks will have a substantial impact on their standard of living in their later years. Because of its significance in retirement planning, it’s essential to take several key steps well in advance of…
Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount Explained
By now, most Social Security beneficiaries are aware that the Medicare Part B premium increase has been offset by the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. For higher earners, though, there may be even higher cost increases via the Income-Related…