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Can You Live On Social Security Alone?
Unfortunately, some Americans are actually doing just that. But Social Security was never intended to be one’s sole source of income in retirement and, unless retirement income is supplemented by another source, living on Social Security alone is going to…
2022 Was a Tough Year for Retirement Savings
If you watched your retirement nest egg erode last year, you’re among the many who suffered. Indeed, the Standard & Poor 500 Index, which many retirement investments are tied to, lost about 20% in 2022, enough to cause even the…
Social Security When Someone Dies
Losing a loved one is certainly a stressful time, and among all of that stress is the question of what happens to the decedent’s Social Security benefit, and what is available to the survivors. In most cases, the funeral director…
Enrolling in Medicare While on Social Security Disability
Those collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are eligible for Medicare after they have collected SSDI benefits for two years, even if they haven’t yet reached age 65. In fact, SSDI recipients under age 65 will be automatically enrolled…
Time to Collect Social Security Now?
Matthew Frankel underscores the advice commonly given– that there is no perfect age to take Social Security, and the ideal time depends on people’s life circumstances. Frankel lists a few things to take into consideration when deciding the best age…
Social Security Survivor Benefits – A Primer
Thomas Hager, writing in Forbes, admits most people prefer to not talk about death. But an important part of your financial health is what happens to your Social Security benefits when a spouse passes away. To qualify for Survivor Benefits:…
How do I Retire? Maybe Take a Class First.
Anne Button, founding director of the Change Makers program at the University of Colorado-Denver says, “A lot of people aren’t quite ready for their careers to end and they’re not sure what they want to do, but they don’t want…
Americans more scared of running out of money than of dying

Bethan Moorcraft cites a “remarkable” statistic from a recent survey conducted by life insurance giant Allianz Life– 61% of respondents expressed a fear of going broke in retirement. Perhaps worse is that many still are not taking the necessary steps…
Beware Uncle Sam AND state income taxes on Social Security
The federal government isn’t the only entity that might take a piece of your Social Security benefits. Some states tax benefits too, reducing income and purchasing power for retirees. Selena Maranjian lists the twelve but notes each state does it…
Key Piece of Social Security Information for All
Don’t file for Social Security benefits at the wrong time. So says Maurie Backman in this piece. Contrary to popular belief and what a majority of Americans do, starting benefits at age 62 does NOT entitle one to full retirement…