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Picking an “in between” age for claiming Social Security benefits
Since you can claim benefits anytime between age 62 and 66/67 (as well as up to age 70 for delayed credits), this early decision point takes quite a bit of thought to select what’s best for one’s individual financial situation.…
Maximizing Retirement Via Off-Shore Living
It’s no longer your father’s retirement, that’s for sure. Becoming an ex-patriot in retirement is growing in popularity, according to an article posted at CBS Money Watch. The article discusses the driving forces behind this trend, including cost-of-living, medical care, and climate.…
A Recap of Important Social Security Details
Understanding Social Security and its extensive set of rules and regulations isn’t always easy, so it’s a good idea to keep tabs wherever you can on the basics. This article on rare.us provides a quick look at some of the fundamental aspects…
Social Security Rules on Firearms Acquisition for Those on Representative Payee Status Explained
NRA-certified firearms instructor Chris Eger, in an article posted today on Guns.com, takes an in-depth look at the “Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007” final rules published by the Social Security Administration in the Federal Register on Dec. 19.…
Student Debt, PLUS Loans, and Social Security–Something to Watch Out For
As the student debt crisis continues to build, and as more and more families look to loans to cover the cost of higher education rising at a rate far exceeding inflation, the potential for parents to find a portion of…
More Thoughts on Timing Your Social Security Benefits
It’s perhaps one of the most written-about topics in Social Security circles, and here’s another informative perspective on the impact of timing on your benefits application. This brief piece focuses on understanding the effects of FRA, and was posted today…
An Quick, Summary Look at Social Security Changes in 2017
We’re on the cusp of a New Year, and once again there are a number of tweaks and adjustments poised to make their appearance next week. The Kokomo Herald’s editorial staff provides a summary of the basic changes set for the coming…
Social Security By The Numbers
Social Security impacts a very large portion of the American population–upwards of 66 million beneficiaries each month–so it’s a good idea for everyone to know as much as they can about the breadth of this program, especially as lawmakers begin to…
Social Security’s Elusive “Maximum Benefit”
The Social Security Administration regularly updates its calculation of the “maximum Social Security retirement benefit” available under the law. That’s an interesting number, but it’s also sort of mythical, for reasons described in an article posted by Dan Caplinger today on www.foxbusiness.com.…
Where does Social Security’s solvency rank on your list of retirement fears?
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS) recently surveyed attitudes about retirement confidence, conducting polls of more than 5000 workers to assess retirement readiness and retirement attitudes. In addition to serving as the base for an analytical look at today’s American worker,…