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What is a Reliable Source of Retirement Income?
Social Security offers a guaranteed benefit although that amount may be reduced at some point. Dividend stocks can also be a potential source of income. Read this article by Maurie Backman published by The Motley Fool on June 5, 2024.…
According to a Survey a majority of American adults under 65 are concerned about Social Security and Medicare being available to them
Rising health care costs are behind a rising fear that Americans under 65 will not have adequate social support as they age. They are concerned about B the future of Medicare as well as Social Security. Some experts predict that,…
A Puzzle to Solve : What is the best Social Security claiming age for YOU !
Social Security recipients can choose to take benefits anytime between ages 62 and 70. So how do you sort all that out and make the right decision for yourself? If you take it before Full Retirement Age it will be…
A Perspective on Social Security COLA Increases
Let’s face it. We all like to get a large raise. This includes seniors receiving Social Security benefits. The only problem is, when we get a large COLA increase, that means inflation is out of control. Please read this article…
Handling Social Security Fraudsters
Knowing how to spot a scam is very important, as scammers are always coming up with new angles. You may be contacted by someone claiming to be from Social Security who is just fishing for personal information. It never hurts…
Making That All Important Decision – When to Claim Social Security Benefits?
The attached article by Stefon Walters on June 2, 2024 for The Motley Fool has information to help guide this decision. First, know your Full Retirement Age and how your benefits are affected by starting before or after that Age.…
Inaccurate Social Security payments – How can this issue be resolved?
By La Grada Finance on June 2, 2024 Although the percentage of accuracy for Social Security payments is extremely high, situations of overpayment or underpayment still occur. Overpayment repay can create a headache for the recipient. Read about possible options…
Technology is Helping People with Disabilities succeed in their Jobs.
By Diane Winiarski on June 3, 2024 for Forbes The benefits from advancing technology can be seen in many different areas of our lives. There is a program (Ticket to Work) for people on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) that…
Surprise! 2025 COLA Won’t Offset True Inflation
Inflation is an insidious thing – inexorably creeping prices for most everything we buy. And while there is often a lot of hoopla about how Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are designed to help seniors keep up with inflation, the…
Social Security For Military Veterans
Fresh on the heels of this year’s Memorial Day holiday, this article by Hillary Hatch explains the Social Security Administration’s policies regarding military veterans. The article, appearing at Pioneer’s Big Rapids News website, specifically offers insight into how VA disability…