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If you need help managing your benefits, Social Security can help
If the time should come when you need help managing your benefit payments, Social Security stands ready to assist you. Through its Representative Payee program, Social Security helps millions of beneficiaries who are unable to manage the own finances by…
Mistakes that can reduce your Social Security benefits
Chances are pretty good that Social Security is going to be a fairly large part of your retirement security, so making sure that you get all that you’re entitled to should be on the top of your list of things…
You can control how much you collect in lifetime Social Security benefits
With all the talk about the Social Security program’s Trust Fund being depleted in about 2034, if you’re approaching the age at which you’re eligible for benefits, now is a good time to examine the ways that you can control how to…
Social Security’s Fraud Problem
Like most large Government programs, Social Security is vulnerable to fraud by greedy people looking to scam money any way they can. The good news is that the Social Security Administration is now placing even more focus on preventing fraudulent…
Should you wait until age 70 to start Social Security?
The most popular age that people choose to start their Social Security benefit is age 62, but far too many who do that are leaving a lot of money on the table. Waiting until age 70, if you’re able to,…
Planning ahead for your retirement? Start with a bucket list
If you’re somewhere around 5 – 10 years from retirement, now would be a good time to give some serious thought to how you would like to spend it. Do you want to travel? Do you want to move to…
Facts about how Social Security Works
No matter what age you are, there are some key facts about Social Security and how it works that you should know. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The…
Early Retirement a Dream or a Possibility
Early retirement is a dream or even a goal for many of us, but figuring out if it is a possibility can be complicated. The attached article list five factors you should consider before you take the leap. Read article…
Are Americans Truly Unprepared for Retirement?
We are bombarded by news stories stating Americans are not unprepared for retirement but is that correct? In a new study by United Income, they analyzed consumer sentiment and spending data from the University of Michigan and found, “many retirees…
Another Layer of Security to “My Social Security” Account
The Social Security Administration in an effort to protect online “my Social Security” accounts will add another level of security to the account sign-in process. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content…