Social Security
Understanding Full Retirement Age
Between early retirement age, full retirement age, and maximum retirement age, it’s no wonder near and current retirees get confused. Full retirement age (FRA) is the age when one qualifies to claim full Social Security retirement benefits and is based…
How Much Will Social Security Pay Me?
Christy Bieber of The Motely Fool pulls back the curtain to explain to folks exactly how one’s Social Security benefits are calculated. Few Americans know what is involved, though it is not any one or any agency’s intention for benefit…
Want to get paid more in Soc Sec? Keep working
“If older workers stayed on the job longer, they could do a lot for the labor shortage — and improve their financial prospects in the bargain.” That’s the message from Mitchell Schnurman, business columnist at The Dallas Morning News. This…
Social Security & insolvency - Invisible no more
Robert Wiseman of The Boston Globe has an op-ed that seeks to shine the light on a most important issue that has largely been invisible to voters– the insolvency of Social Security. He interviews Judd Gregg, a former GOP Congressman…
You can undo taking Soc Sec early - if the rules are followed
Work, earnings history, and claiming age are the three primary factors that determine a Social Security benefit. A majority of Americans choose to claim retirement benefits at age 62, the earliest possible age. However, many soon discover, after making the…
Can Millenials and Gen X Count on Social Security?
Eric Roberge is founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a virtual financial planning firm that helps professionals in their 30s and 40s make mindful decisions with their money and strategically use their incomes to achieve financial freedom. Roberge notes that worries…
Social Security, Deficits, and Debt Explained
Teresa Ghilarducci, writing in Forbes Magazine, participated in a debate this week and sought to address why so many people mistakenly believe Social Security adds to the deficit. She notes Congress can add to the deficit and debt through every…
How to suspend Social Security benefits
Mary Beth Franklin explains that if you are already entitled to Social Security benefits, you may voluntarily suspend your retirement payments once you reach full retirement age (66-67 depending on birth year). You can call the Social Security Administration either…
Some Social Security strategies can cost you
Maurie Backman highlights three strategies to be aware of when deciding on a start date for Social Security benefits. Filing at age 62 or any time before full retirement age will cost you. The “take the money as soon as…
The Little Black Book on Social Security
ACCESSWIRE announces Dennis Tubbergen’s sixth book authored with Retirement Lifestyle Advocates was released this third week of June 2019. Tubbergen has a background in researching and writing about financial history for over 20 years. This book’s goal is to help…