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Every story begins with a vision. And almost every vision begins by recognizing a problem that needs fixing. Such is the case with this story – one of a problem recognized some years ago, which resulted in a vision, which…
Social Security: Looking Ahead to 2027
As most of us know, annual changes to Social Security are inevitable, some of which are good and some of which may take a bit more out of your pocket. This Motley Fool article by Christy Bieber discusses several SS…
The Financial Status of Social Security
Is Social Security really “going broke?” Well, it is not, because SS benefits will always be there as long as American’s are working and contributing to the program. But Social Security IS facing financial issues in about 6 years because…
Military Veterans – Are You Eligible for VA benefits?
As a country, we have no higher obligation than that owed to our military veterans, whose sacrifices made the freedoms we enjoy available. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, known more familiarly as the “Veterans Administration (VA), provides eligible U.S.…
SSA Commissioner Enhancing Services while Reducing Fraud and Waste
Frank Bisignano, a successful and proven business executive, was appointed by President Trump last year to head up the Social Security Administration (and some time later, also the Internal Revenue Service). Since his appointment, Commissioner Bisignanco has been focused with…
Claiming SS early? Beware of the “Earnings Test”
Claiming Social Security at any time after age 62, while continuing to work, can seem like a great way to enhance your monthly income and make life a bit more comfortable. After all, you’ve worked an entire career contributing to…
About Using Social Security’s online services
There has been a definite trend in recent years to do more “online” – that is, transact your business via the internet using emerging technologies, or “going digital.” The Social Security Administration has, for years, been adopting new online methodologies…
How Fair is the “Social Security Fairness Act?”
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? With considerable fanfare, following many years of lobbying from public service unions and affected constituents, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, in the final days of his administration, the so-called Social Security Fairness…
Navigating Social Security Today
Navigating Social Security these days can be quite a challenge, especially for older Americans who may not be technically savvy. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has, for years, been migrating many of their most common functions over to be accessible…
Discussing Social Security’s Financial Issues
There is much discussion these days about Social Security: Is it “going broke?” Are my future benefits at risk? Will there be a benefit cut soon? If so, when? All of these are valid questions which every senior should stay…