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A simple mistake that could cost you dearly
As hard as it might be for you to imagine, the Government does occasionally make mistakes (pun intended). And considering that the Social Security Administration mistakenly declares about 14,000 people dead each year, it should come as no surprise that…
Determining what your Social Security benefit will be
It can be daunting, trying to figure out when to start your Social Security benefits. Although 62 is the most common age that people apply, there is a lot to be gained by understanding how much your benefit will be…
Some things you should focus on if you’re nearing retirement
If you’re now traveling on the highway to retirement, you’ll find there are some twists and turns in the road that gets you there. From putting together a realistic income plan, to an income protection plan, a growth plan, and…
Social Security at your fingertips, where ever you go
When you set up your My Social Security online account at SSA.GOV, you are giving yourself 24/7 access to your account, from where ever you happen to be. From finding out the status of your application, to getting a benefit…
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…
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…