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Compassionate Allowances: Fast-Track Help to Those Who Need It Most
(Source – blog.ssa.gov – Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications) We are committed to processing disability claims as quickly as possible in all cases, but our initial claims process typically takes three to four months. If you suffer from…
Tax-deferred Retirement Options for the Self-employed
In a recent report from CNBC found among the top reasons entrepreneurs gave for not saving for retirement included insufficient income and planning to sell their business to fund their retirement. Although some entrepreneurs may have taken for granted the…
Other Issues to take into Consideration while Planning for Retirement
While you are making your retirement plan, it’s natural to focus on how much income you want to generate during retirement; however, it’s not the only issues you need to factor in. The attached article reviews three issues and the…
Seventy Percent of Retirees will likely Encounter Long-Term Care Costs
Do you know how much you’ll spend in retirement for healthcare, if not, you are not alone. Almost 81 percent of Americans admit to not knowing how much they’ll spend in retirement. While most financial experts estimate that healthcare will…
The Right Time for You to Claim Your Social Security Benefits
Do you know when is the right time for you to claim your Social Security benefits? The attached article reviews your options so you can make the best choice. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers…
How to make your retirement money last
It’s certainly a great mental image of the retired you, lying in a hammock, sunglasses on, with a cool glass of iced tea in one hand and your favorite book in the other. But in order to make that come…
Some good reasons to start Social Security at 62
Nearly everyone knows that 62 is the magic age when you can start your Social Security benefits, and most also know that if you start them earlier your payment will be smaller than if you waited until your full retirement…
Want to know your estimated Social Security? Let SSA.GOV help you
For most of those approaching the magic age of 62 when they’re eligible to start their Social Security benefit, knowing how much that benefit might be under different circumstances will help you figure out the right path to take. Fortunately, Social…
Retirees not always looking for warmth and palm trees
The old conventional wisdom was that when it came time to retire, most would be looking for a place that was nearly always warm with palm trees swaying in the wind. Not so anymore, says this CNBC article by Catherine…
Singles disadvantaged when it comes to Social Security
While many people enjoy the single life, when it comes to arriving at the doorstep of retirement many find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to their Social Security benefit. Over 40% of singles over age 65 depend on…