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The Info Social Security Employees Don’t Tell You
A recent report showed that employees of the Social Security Administration often do not provide all of the information required to obtain maximum benefits. The goal of these employees is to expedite sign-ups, with the result that much of the strategic information is often…
Choosing When to Take Social Security
Deciding when to start benefits is one of the biggest decisions in retirement. This decision will affect the entirety of your retirement and will dictate how much you receive each month from Social Security. Taking benefits earlier results in a…
How big would your Social Security check be if you wait until you’re 70 to collect?
Although most recipients of Social Security start their benefits earlier, there is a big financial gain waiting for those who wait until well after they reach their full retirement age. A person’s full retirement age for Social Security purposes depends on the…
Reality-checking your retirement assumptions
A KRC Research study published by TIAA–based on The TIAA Lifetime Income Security questionnaire–indicates that some of the assumptions future retirees have made may need a reality check. Read Sean Williams’ comments on this subject posted on host.madison.com here… Notice: The…
Recap of Ways and Means Committee Meeting on Social Security
Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX), held a hearing on the financial health of the federal government’s biggest program: Social Security. Continue reading to learn about the results… Notice: The link provided above connects readers…
Questions on Social Security that need attention from the Candidates
In an article posted on time.com/money, their staff sets forth some of the specific questions that they believe need to be addressed by the Presidential Candidates during Monday night’s debate. Check them out here… Notice: The link provided above…
Viewpoints on When to Take Social Security Benefits
It’s perhaps one of the most frequently-asked questions about Social Security, and the answer always seems to come back to the same basic answer: It Depends. In an article posted by The Motley Fool, three experts weigh-in on the subject.…
Mental Disorders Rule Update
(Source – Social Security Matters) On Monday, September 26, Social Security will publish a final rule to update the criteria we use to evaluate disability claims involving mental disorders. This rule, “Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders,” is the…
A Detailed Look at Social Security COLAs – Or the Lack Thereof
An article posted by Sean Williams on host.madison.com takes a look at how Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment calculation process takes place, and examines the basis for the determination of low (or no) incremental adjustments. Read the article here… Notice:…
AP-NORC Poll Cites Public Discontent with Presidential Race
Fox News reports that a poll conducted by AP-NORC reveals a substantial level of frustration and discontent among “a majority of Americans,” with Social Security cited as one of the areas where more specificity is being called for. The poll is…