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Earning Social Security Benefits
Typically, retirement income is what folks think about when they refer to Social Security, and that’s certainly the major part of the program. Another prominent area, of course, is the provision of disability benefits (SSDI), bit did you know there…
Social Security and its Role in Your Retirement Plannin
We’ve channeled a number of articles over the past years dealing with the fear that many folks have about outliving their money in retirement and, right along with that, their concerns about not being able to amass the amount of…
Deliberations on Additional Round of Stimulus Continuing, but with Potential Re-Targeting
The Biden Administration has signaled the possibility of putting a finer point on the issue of who ends up with a stimulus payment this time around. Limiting eligibility for stimulus boosts are likely part of an effort to reduce the…
Scams Involving Social Security Numbers Are on the Rise (Again)
It’s that time of the year again (actually, it always seems to be that time of the year!) when the scammers are in full motion in their constant effort to grab your Social Security number. And right now, with the…
Retirement Fears: Social Security’s at the Top of the List
A recent SimplyWise Confidence Retirement Index put the impending demise of Social Security at the top of the list of retirement-related fears on the minds of a majority of Americans, but most notable in the minds of 58% of those in their…
Outliving Your Money in Retirement is a Fundamental Concern
So, what steps can you take to avoid it? It’s not a new concern, and it’s probably fair to say that nearly everyone entering their retirement years has given at least some thought. For the most part, though, that’s the…
Lost Your SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S?
Tax season is here, and you’re probably starting to think about gathering up the forms and statements needed to file your return for the 2020 tax year. This is about the time many folks realize they may have misplaced key documents, like their…
Social Security: It Isn’t Just for Retirement, You KNow
Although the rules can be at times difficult to comprehend, it’s essential that the areas of spousal benefits, survivor benefits, parental benefits, disability benefits, and even Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits deserve a second look to ensure that you are…
Hearings with the Social Security Administration During COVID-19
Source: Social Security Administration In March 2020, we temporarily closed all of our Social Security Hearing Offices due to the Coronavirus pandemic and are not offering in-person hearings. During the office closures, we are providing two flexible, safe, and secure…
Social Security’s Solvency Issue: The Real Reason to Worry
One of the most persistent misunderstandings about the future of Social Security is the issue of the program going bankrupt, broke, or just plain gone. That’s not the real long-term problem, since as long as there’s a workforce paying FICA…