misunderstandings
The difference between Social Security myths and reality
Social Security myths, such as the looming bankruptcy of the program, a full retirement age of 65, or benefits based solely on your last five years of earnings, persist and can cost you money. Dana George, writing for The Motley…
Social Security Myths and Misunderstandings
Social Security Myths are Pervasive In my efforts to explain Social Security to those who ask questions, it is often necessary to provide information contrary to the questioner’s understanding of how Social Security works. Some folks who write us possess…
Social Security Myth Alert–Another Debunking
We’ve covered this subject before, several times–the popular myths and misconceptions that can cause folks to make unfortunate decisions about their Social Security benefits–but it’s always good to take a fresh look at some of the more frequently cited mis-truths…