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No Expiration on Survivors Benefits
As long as you qualify for Survivors Benefits there is no deadline on when you must claim it. Although, there are reasons why you should claim it or when to claim it just the same as your own Social Security.…
The Rules on Social Security Claiming Strategies in Second Marriages
In response to a reader question, Boston University Economist and Forbes Contributor Larry Kotlikoff takes a look at the complicated rules associated with spousal benefits in divorce situations. Continue reading here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full…
The Candidate’s Views on Medicare
The linked article highlights some of the presidential candidates’ views on Medicare, the cost of prescription drugs and healthcare in general. Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The…
The Disability Insurance Program – Securing Today and Tomorrow for 60 Years
Social Security provides financial benefits, services, and information to help support you throughout life’s journey. On August 1, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Social Security disability insurance program. Read more… Notice: The link provided…
Outdated Retirement Thoughts
Our world today is known at moving and advancing at an amazing rate. Even institutions progress at an alarming rate in modern times, traditions becoming a thing of the past. Retirement has not been exempt from this. Many things that…
Making up Shortfalls in Retirement Savings
Most find themselves reaching their target retirement age and finding out that they cannot afford retirement at that time. This causes the need to work even longer and put off retirement for a few more years. Maximizing income in retirement…
Avoiding Pitfalls That Can Sabotage Your Retirement Nest Egg
U.S. News & World Report contributor Rebecca Lake offers a series of steps one can take to preserve the integrity of their retirement plans in the face of potential setbacks. From managing health costs to dealing with dependent children, the items she…
Some Upsides of Delaying Retirement
Nextavenue.org featured expert Robert Warner examines the benefits that are typically cited by people considering a delay in their eventual retirement. The benefits range from economic to personal satisfaction, and appear to be fueling a trend toward extended participation in…
Customer Service Whitewaters at Social Security Administration?
An article by Reuters columnist Mark Miller takes a look at customer service issues within the Social Service Administration, dissecting some of the tenets of the SSA’s Vision 2025 long-range plan. Citing the recent misstep on two-factor authentication for personal accounts, the…
Slight decline in SSDI applictions reported
Continuing what the Social Security Administration suggests is a trend, the number of new Social Security Disability Insurance applications during the January-July, 2016 period dropped about one and a half percent over the same period last year. “This trend is due…