Your 2016 Guide to Social Security Benefits
Article Excerpt: "...Here's what you need to know about Social Security in 2016, whether you're about to retire, or are still decades away..."
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Article Excerpt: "...Here's what you need to know about Social Security in 2016, whether you're about to retire, or are still decades away..."
Article Excerpt: "...After the rule change, spousal benefits will only be payable if the first person is actually receiving the benefit. Suspending will result in spousal benefits being suspended as well. - See more at: http://www.fedsmith.com/2015/12/14/modifying-a-social-security-filing-strategy-after-the-recent-rule-changes/#sthash.lyxMR9RK.dpuf..."
Article Excerpt: "...Another strategy that can be used to increase household income for retirees is to have one spouse file for spousal benefits first, then switch to his or her own higher retirement benefit later..."
Article Excerpt: "...succeeded in fending off numerous policy amendments that Republicans had sought to attach to the spending bill, including efforts to block environmental and labor rules...bill is even referred to as a Christmas tree bill because special interests get special presents... jeopardize retirement security, Medicare and Social Security, because those so-called entitlements are next up on the chopping block..."