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There’s Plenty You Should Know About Social Security Disability Benefits!
(Source: Social Security Administration) Life is unpredictable. When something interrupts your plans, it’s good to know there’s a way to supplement your income, in case of an unexpected life event. Social Security has a strict definition of disability based on…
What’s Available to You at SSA
An article posted today at www.pantagraph.com provides an overview of the information and services available via the Social Security Administration. The article also includes direct links to several key SSA webpages that can provide helpful information. Check the article out here… …
More Fears About Retirement
A majority of current workers think that the financial challenges this generation will face in retirement will be harder to overcome than the challenges of previous generations and here’s why. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
The Basics
Millions of Americans have a poor understanding of how their Social Security retirement benefit will be calculated, how your retirement age affects your benefit, and whether or not your spouse may be entitled to a higher benefit. Read article here……
Only 3 Percent Wait
Only three percent of American workers wait until age 70 to start receiving their retirement benefit. Why? It is important to understand the motivations to wait. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full…
How Many Baby Boomers Filed for Social Security in 2016?
Baby Boomers are signing up for Social Security in the millions, actually 2.9 million new awards to retired workers in 2016 with the average award of $1,406.58. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
Major Number
Figuring out how much you will need to save for retirement, or the “major number,” is difficult but not impossible. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet…
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
A recent survey conducted by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found that thirty-seven percent of workers don’t have any strategy for retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The…
Fears about Retirement
It’s not uncommon to develop a fear about retirement, whether it’s a fear that the money won’t last, Social Security cuts, rising health costs, and forced retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
What to do if you’re wrongfully billed for Medicare costs
If you’re among the 7 million Americans enrolled in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program , doctors, suppliers, and other providers aren’t allowed to bill you for Medicare costs when you receive covered medical services, equipment, and supplies. Your Medicare…