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Getting the Most Out of Social Security
Delayed filing, watching out for WEP, and understanding spousal benefits…these are some of the aspects of the quest to capitalize on your Social Security options. In an article posted on www.gobankingrates.com, journalist Natalie Campisi provides some background on these topics. Check it out…
Planning for the Long-term: Understanding Your “Wealth Ratio”
Looking ahead to your retirement years requires, as you know, a substantial amount of financial planning. There are a few pertinent ratio calculations you can do to get a better understanding of where you are at this point and to…
National Association of Disability Examiners
(Source: Social Security Administration) The National Association of Disability Examiners (NADE), an organization of the personnel who make initial and reconsideration determinations on Social Security disability claims, has issued a Special Edition of its newsletter. In addition to forward-looking remarks…
Don’t forget to include Social Security in your New Year’s resolutions!
It’s 2017, you’re another year older and, if you’re not yet retired, another year closer to claiming Social Security benefits. And as you look ahead to the New Year, now’s a good time to resolve to learn more about the system…
What’s Available at SocialSecurity.gov?
This article posted on www.pantagraph.com’s Lifestyles page provides an overview of the features available to you at www.SocialSecurity.gov. It’s a good idea to take a look at this site and become familiar with the th, e services you can take…
A Roadmap to Fixing Your Financial Situation
Your retirement years draw nearer and nearer with every turn of the calendar page…that’s a simple fact. And if you’re unsatisfied with the prospects for your financial security in these later years, there are steps you can take to “fix”…
A Look at Average Earnings and Average Savings
In an article posted today on www.fool.com, Todd Campbell takes a look at Census Bureau statistics on average and median earnings across various age groupings. His article contrasts this information to the amount Americans are saving for retirement, suggesting that earnings…
A Quick Primer on Social Security Basics
As we start out the New Year, those thinking about Social Security should probably start to brush up on the basics. Matthew Frankel takes a look at these basics in an article published today on www.foxbusiness.com, covering topics like the definition of…
What Makes a “Happy Retirement?”
The results of a survey conducted by Employee Benefit Research Institute are reviewed in an article published by The Washington Post’s Rodney A. Brook on gazette.com. With the number of surveying responses indicating a “very satisfied” outlook in retirement trending downward, the…
Some “Helpful Hints” for Those Approaching Social Security
Navigating the myriad Social Security rules and regulations is a big task, so wherever you can pick up some suggestions of items to consider, it’s worth your time to check them out. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, via its www.myajc.com webpage, offers some…