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Never Employed? There are still ways to draw Social Security benefits.
How much you’ll be able to receive form Social Security in retirement is generally calculated based on your workforce participation, and specifically, the amount of income you had that was subject to payroll tax (FICA). But what if you never…
Helpful Facts About Social Security Disability Benefits
(Source: Social Security Administration) When the unexpected happens and you can no longer work due to a serious medical condition, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a lifeline for you and your family. Most American workers contribute to…
Getting the Highest Benefit Possible
As you look ahead to claiming your earned Social Security benefit, be aware that by design, the program is only structured to replace about 40% og your pre-retirement income. Still, there are steps you can take along the way to…
My Social Security Accounts…A Key to Interacting with SSA
My Social Security Accounts have been around for several years at this point, and the Social Security Administration has routinely stressed the importance of establishing one as a means to interact effectively with them on matters pertaining to your individual…
Understanding Social Security in a “Gray Divorce” Situation
Brian Loy, CFA, CFP offers advice to those entering a “gray divorce” situation in a post on the Reno Gazette Journal. “Gray divorce,” of course, is the popular term used to describe marital break-ups involving folks age 50 and over,…
Want to Retire Early? Here are Some Suggestions…
The Motley Fool’s Maurie Backman, in a post on their website, takes a look at some areas of focus that, if followed, could enable you to achieve your objective of early retirement. From the most basic suggestion of “living below your…
Bill Hopes to Extend Social Security for Students to Age 26
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) yesterday introduced legislation to extend Social Security benefits to students who are survivors, children of disabled workers, and eligible grandchildren of retired workers. The bill, titled “Helping Students Successfully Overcome…
Not Everyone Receives Social Security…Here’s Some Reasons Why
Although roughly 66 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, there are no guarantees that everyone qualifies. The Motley Fool’s Katie Brockman, in a post on their website, provides a brief summary of three primary reasons why benefits might not be available…
Aging Into Medicare: Thoughts on Reaching the Milepost
For many, the thought of turning 65 brings visions of reaching the golden age of retirement and all that it has to offer. But it also brings thoughts of Medicare, something that’s critical for sustaining quality of life in the…
Law Firms Cleared to Recover Fees for Disability Cases
The First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has cleared the way for law firms representing Social Security Disability claimants to recover more of their costs from the SSA. Background on the Court’s decision is outlined in a post by Avalon Zoppo…