5 Social Security Rules Every Retiree Should Know
Article Excerpt: "...Who qualifies for Social Security, how big your Social Security checks can be, and other must-know Social Security rules..."
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Friday, April 15, 2016
How the Life-Expectancy Gap for Rich and Poor Skews Social Security
How the Life-Expectancy Gap for Rich and Poor Skews Social Security
Article Excerpt: "... striking fact that wealthier people are living significantly longer than less wealthy people, and the gap appears to be widening..."
Resource: blogs.wsj.com
Monday, April 11, 2016
Social Security 'Life Expectancy Calculator'
Retirement & Survivors Benefits: Life Expectancy Calculator
Article Excerpt: "...This calculator will show you the average number of additional years a person can expect to live, based only on the gender and date of birth you enter..."
Resource: www.ssa.gov
Millions of Americans are about to lose Social Security benefit
Time’s up: Millions of Americans are about to lose Social Security benefits
Article Excerpt: "...the last day folks who qualify can take full advantage of the file-and-suspend Social Security claiming strategy. After April 29, 2016, file-and-suspend becomes a thing of the past. Why so? The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015..."
Resource: www.marketwatch.com
Can I Claim Social Security Spousal Benefits?
Can I Claim Social Security Spousal Benefits?
Article Excerpt: "...The divorced spouse must have been married to the worker for at least 10 years in order to qualify. In addition, the divorced spouse must not be remarried. However, the requirement that the worker have filed for Social Security retirement benefits does not apply to divorced spouses as long as the worker is eligible to file for them and as long as the couple has been divorced for at least two years..."
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Saturday, April 9, 2016
Social Security: How Much Can I Earn and Still Collect?
Social Security: How Much Can I Earn and Still Collect?
Article Excerpt: "...Three special perks of working while collecting Social Security benefits Additionally, working while collecting benefits could have its perks, according to the SSA. First, benefits deducted prior to hitting your FRA because you've earned too much in the eyes of the SSA will actually boost your benefits once you surpass your FRA...."
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