myths
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…
Is it true or not? There are so many misconceptions about Social Security.
Sometimes it is hard to know whether not what is being said about Social Security is true or not. It is always best to consult with a professional when in doubt. The following link to an article on msn.com by…
Three Social Security Myths and How They Can Cost You
Social Security is one of those topics that just seems to attract “experts”…that is, outspoken sources of opinion and rhetoric comprised mostly of myths and misunderstandings. There are the basic untruths, like “The politicians stole all the money!” and “Illegal…
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…
Social Security Myths and Misunderstandings
It’s been said that as you age in to Social Security eligibility, you automatically have two experts to guide you: your neighbor on the left, and your neighbor on the right. If you don’t have any neighbors, you’re probably better…