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Social Security Talk with Martha Shedden
Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, discusses Social Security with John Manganaro for ALM Think Advisor. Read here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The URL (internet address) for…
A Social Security Reform Discussion
Suzanne Blake for Newsweek introduces the Social Security perspective of the new kid on the block, Tim Walz in this article. Read here… As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security, the Association of Mature American Citizens…
Alternate Sources of Retirement Income
Social Security is not enough to live on, so a mix of income resources makes sense. Gabrielle Olya for Go Banking Rates explains here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The URL (internet…
How a Trump Victory could affect Social Security
There are many ideas out there for reforming Social Security. This article by Terence Loose for Go Banking Rates gives one perspective on the effect of a Republican win on the program. Read here… As an example of the leading…
WEP and GPO: A Case Study
In this case study the spouse earned a non covered pension so her Social Security benefits are affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. John Manganaro for ALM Think Advisor explains here… Notice: The link provided above connects…
Two Announcements from the Social Security Administration
First, if you created your My Social Security login account before September 18, 2021, you will need to transition to a login.gov account before the end of the year or you will no longer be able to access your information.…
Candidates Stand on Protecting Social Security
Candidates at the Republican National Convention this year made it a point of speaking on the importance of taking care of Social Security and Medicare. This could make a difference in how Senior Citizens vote this November as Gordon Lang…
How does the COLA work?
Each year, depending on the rate of inflation compared to the third quarter of last year, Social Security beneficiaries get a “Cost of Living Adjustment”. Next year, 2025, is expected to be low compared to the last few years. Christy…
Who is Eligible for a Spouse Benefit?
A spouse benefit is available in many different situations, primarily when a lower earning spouse’s benefit is less than 50% of a higher earning spouses benefit when taken at Full Retirement Age (FRA). In some cases ex spouses are eligible…
Reforming Social Security
Social Security needs updates now to avoid a decrease in benefits for all beneficiaries in about 10 years. There are an abundance of ideas on how this should be accomplished. This Watchblog by the Government Accountability Office gives us a…