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Another Tax Scam Alert Involving Social Security Numbers
In a post on abc7chicago.com, the Consumer Reports editorial staff offers another alert, in a continuing series of alerts, on the importance of filing federal income tax returns as quickly as possible. “Getting a refund quickly is not the only upside…
Measuring Poverty: Social Security and SSI Help, But…
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), the yardstick that extends the official poverty measure by taking account of many of the government programs designed to assist low income families and individuals that are not included in the official poverty…
Tracking Down Social Security Information
In case you’re looking for information about your earnings and benefits, or if you are a widow/widower concerned about not receiving the maximum benefit available to you, a post on www.centerfinplan.com by Center for Financial Planning, Inc ‘s Josh Bitel might…
GAO: Stranded 401(k) Assets Too Hard to Recover
“The Department of Labor needs to push employers harder to find lost retirement plan participants, the General Accountability Office urged in a report today.” So says a post by Forbes contributor Ted Knutson on www.forbes.com. Citing situations in which job changes,…
More Thoughts on When to File for Social Security
Certified Financial Planner T. Eric Reich, in a post today on www.kiplinger.com, provides some additional food for thought on the persistent question of “When to file for Social Security Benefits.” As in similar post on this same subject, Reich’s comments point to…
Boomers Express Need for Social Security Counseling
Maybe its a simple matter of chronological proximity, but a survey conducted in February by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. indicated that Baby Boomers have a stronger interest in Social Security counseling than close in the Millennial age cohort (birthdates…
Planning for the “Struggles” of Retirement
Financial planning for retirement is one thing, and executing the most appropriate strategy for drawing Social Security benefits is another, but what’s often overlooked by many folks is the emotional side of the transition to retirement life. To many, that…
Social Security: Some Things to Think About
With this line as a lead-in: “Retiring on Social Security might be more difficult than you think,” the goo folks at msn.com provide a thought-provoking look at some key points. It’s q quick video–less than a minute–but worth a review. Watch…
The Importance of Knowing Your Social Security Options
If you’re reviewing the contents of this website and examining the rich and robust information presented on its pages, you’re to be commended for taking an active stance in learning about Social Security. With the posts presented on our “Headline…
Filing for Social Security Benefits–Finding the “Sweet Spot”
Here’s another article on the timing of one’s initial filing for Social Security benefits, and it highlights the implications associated with the decision points available to you. It’s a post by The Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger and it provides three basic…