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A quiz on Social Security benefits shows the need for better understanding benefits
A recent MassMutual quiz on Social Security benefits found only 28 percent of the respondents did not know their spouse could receive Social Security benefits. It also noted that 40 percent of the respondents did not know that under current…
Could Medicare beneficiaries see a decrease in Medicare premiums?
The Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said: the overestimate in costs of covering an expensive and controversial new Alzheimer’s drug will result in a Medicare premium adjustment. However, it will not happen this year or how much of…
To qualify for spousal benefits
The Social Security Administration reported in April 2022, over two million spouses of retired workers collected benefits. Are you eligible for spousal benefits? Even if you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for your own benefits based on…
Will there be a $1,400 Social Security Stimulus check?
There is considerable amount of chatter on social media platforms and in the news recently about a $1,400 Social Security stimulus check, but will it happen? The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress on how inflation has affected…
4 Types of Social Security Benefits Older Americans May Be Eligible for
Social Security continues to keep millions of Americans out of poverty. Christy Bieber explains you do not want to leave money on the table. There are four kinds of benefits one may be eligible for, so it it best to…
How To Live Well On Just a Social Security Check
It’s widely known Social Security is not to be lived on by itself, but Gabrielle Olya has a total of 17 tips on how one might do just that. As she notes, delaying benefits as long as possible (up to…
Important Social Security Q&A on 10 topics
John Csiszar explains the importance of having an understanding of how Social Security operates, particularly since for about half of older adults, it comprises more than 50% of their income. Details about Social Security can be complicated, but there are…
How to Earn the Social Security Max Benefit
When people see that the Social Security maximum benefit is $4,194 per month, folks often ask, “who gets that, and how do I get that amount, as it’s way more than I’m getting?” Sam Swenson notes few even have a…
Be Careful When Claiming Social Security Early
While most people do indeed claim Social Security at age 62, in this article Maurie Backman urges that people ask themselves this question first: Can I mostly live on the income my savings and investments will provide? If yes, then…
No 4th stimulus but other assistance available
Rumors started in October 2001 and continue making the rounds in some media about a fourth stimulus check. Dana George addresses that, reminding folks that there is no active consideration of such a scheme. Of course, it was the third…