Social Security

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…

A change is coming to how you can receive your Social Security payments

The issuing of paper Social Security checks is being stopped completely by September 30, 2025. Social Security originally stopped paper checks and went to direct deposit as of May 1, 2011, to reduce cost. Since that time if you wanted…

Retired? Need to increase your income?

It’s not uncommon for people to retire and then later regret it. There are plenty of things you can do during retirement that will keep you busy; you can do it on your schedule and increase your income at the…

Get the most out of your Social Security benefits.

You need to look at your Social Security benefit before it’s time to retire. Your benefit amount is based on your highest 35 years of earnings, so you want to try and work at least 35 years. The more you…

When you start your Social Security Benefits they may be taxable.

If your only income is your Social Security benefit, you probably won’t owe taxes. However, if you have other taxable income, you will most likely pay taxes on some of your Social Security benefits. Approximately 56% of Social Security recipients…

Social Security delays identification verification requirements.

Social Security is delaying the new identification requirements for when you apply for Social Security benefits or Medicare until April 14th, 2025. Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicare applicants will still be able to verify their identity over the…

Social Security resorts to the old rule of collecting overpayments March 27, 2025.

Social Security recipients currently on a repayment plan which only requires you to pay no more than $10 or 10 percent of your benefit per month, will not be affected by this change. Beginning on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, you…

What to do if your earnings record is incorrect.

It is important to regularly check your earnings records to make sure your earnings are entered correctly and not omitted. You have unlimited time to add your missing earnings by supplying your W-2 for the appropriate year. The self-employed only…

Social Security Benefits Ex-Spouses may be eligible for.

If you are divorced but married to your ex-spouse for at least ten years you may qualify for benefits under your ex-spouse’s Social Security record. If you have children from your ex-spouse and they are under age 16 or disabled,…

About Announced Social Security Changes to Reduce Fraud

There have been many articles published about a recent announcement by the Social Security Administration requiring certain people to provide in-person proof of their identity.  Many of the public media accounts have been misleading or confusing, sometimes written with a…

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