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About Claiming Social Security
In this short video on CBS Money Watch segment, business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains the fundamentals of claiming your Social Security benefits. She explains that claiming retirement benefits at age 67 will result in a 30% reduction of benefits, but…
Looking forward to 2027 COLA
This, the 3rd quarter of each year (July, August, and September), is the period of time that next year’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is determined. The average inflation rate over this 3 month period becomes next year’s COLA rate,…
“Medicare Advantage” plan participants experiencing disruption
“Medicare Advantage” plans are offered by private insurers and provide healthcare insurance coverage in lieu of traditional government-run Medicare plans (Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D). Long touted as somewhat of a healthcare panacea, Medicare Advantage plans have…
Keeping Social Security on your Radar
Social Security is, of course, a benefit usually most treasured during your retirement years, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until you’re ready to retire to focus on Social Security. If you are now in your 40s (or even…
About Claiming Social Security Early due to Fear
By now, most seniors have heard that Social Security will be facing financial issues soon. According to the Trustees of the program, Social Security’s financial reserves will be fully depleted in late 2032 unless Congress enacts program reform soon. If…
SSA Continuing Strides to Improve Service
It’s certainly no secret that the Social Security Administration has suffered with a bad customer service reputation for years. And, in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, the SSA lost many experienced employees, thus exacerbating an already difficult customer satisfaction…
Social Security Expands the Disability “Compassionate Allowance List”
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is at the same time both a complicated and incredibly important Social Security benefit. Applying for SSDI is a relatively simple process (it can be done online or by telephone), but when the application is…
Social Security often holds surprises
Social Security is a complicated program, and many who approach this major American benefit program do so with considerable trepidation. There are, after all, over 2,700 rules and regulations to contend with, which can lead to multiple options for claiming…
Ideas from the Wealthy can Increase Your Own Wealth
Sure, there are some who are just born into money, but those who actually create their own wealth from scratch can provide lessons on how to become wealthy. And, after all, being wealthy is a laudable goal for those hoping…
Stopping Medicare Fraud
Medicare, the nation’s premier healthcare program for American seniors, forms the basis of comfort in our golden years. Our health is increasingly important as we age, and Medicare provides a comfortable and stress-free sanctuary that almost all senior enjoy and…