Social Security

Does it matter if your Social Security number is stolen?

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Your Social Security number, along with other personal information, has likely been stolen. What does this mean for you? … Read More

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Claiming social security when married is very different

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Knowing when to claim Social Security is complicated, but when you’re married and planning with your spouse, the calculation becomes harder. Please read my Disclosure Policy. Nothing here should be construed as financial advice. Please work with a professional before … Read More … Read More

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Is it really better to wait to claim Social Security until you turn 70?

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I challenge the conventional wisdom that you should wait until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits in order to get the most out of it. According to US News, the average monthly Social Security benefit as of 2022 is … Read More … Read More

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Learning about my Social Security with “my Social Security”

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When I was first starting out in the workforce, once a year I would get these forms from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It talked about stuff that felt largely irrelevant to me, but it did include a listing of … Read More … Read More

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How to plan for Social Security

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  Here in the US, we actually do have a small safety net for the elderly and disabled. It’s called Social Security (technically called “Old-age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance” or OASDI) The idea is that when you reach a certain … Read More … Read More

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