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Same-Sex Marriages and Planning for Your Retirement
In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court required all states to grant and recognize same-sex marriages, the Social Security Administration also recognizes same-sex couples’ marriages and some non-marital legal relationships to determine entitlement to Social Security and Medicare…
What are the Fastest Growing Costs that Seniors Face
The Social Security Board of Trustees is projecting the Trust’s asset reserves will be gone by 2034 leaving benefits to be cut up to 21 percent, but this seemingly imminent cash shortfall might appear to be seniors’ biggest issue: it…
What’s the Truth About Social Security
Making dramatic statements about the uncertainty of Social Security’s future, whether or not they are accurate, always gets the public’s attention. But, is there any truth to these claims? Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers…
Before You Buy That Retirement Property Here are Six Things to Consider
People are living longer and spending more years in retirement; so it is becoming more critical to think about retirement now including where you’re going to live. There are at least six factors you should consider before buying that retirement…
Generating Retirement Income
Social Security alone isn’t going to give any of us a luxurious retirement; so here are a dozen strategies to generate retirement income to consider. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full…
Should You Collect Social Security at 65?
American workers can claim Social Security retirement benefits at any point starting at age 62 and ending at age 70, the latest age at which you’ll get an incentive for delaying benefits. But should you file for Social Security at…
Do I Need To Pay Back Social Security for Their Mistake?
In Laurence Kotlikoff’s column appearing in the Seattle Times, he advises a couple that was overpaid by Social Security by mistake and what their options are. Read column here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full…
Seniors are especially vulnerable to fraud and financial abuse
According to the National Council on Aging, financial abuse and fraud costs America’s seniors over $36 billion a year, a staggering amount taken from the most vulnerable among us. And it’s not only strangers who perpetrate these crimes against older…
Medicare facts every retiree should know
Medicare is the nation’s largest senior healthcare resource and most of those already enrolled are, at least at a high level, familiar with how the program works. But while you may know some of the basics, there are some important benefits of…
At home or away, Social Security is there for you
If you haven’t already created an online “My Social Security” account at SSA.GOV, now would be a good time to do so. Even if you’re not yet collecting benefits, creating your online account opens the door to many, many features…