Category: Social Security
If you rely on benefits and your spouse dies, there are some key steps to follow. A person is right to be concerned about Social Security when their spouse passes away, according to the Tuscon.com in “Social Security and You: What to do when a loved one dies“. The article concerns a woman who is […]
It is not only your decisions that create a comfortable retirement but also the impact of economic events. One of the keys to supporting a successful retirement, is to generate sufficient income to enjoy a comfortable retirement and also employ tactics that protect your income from possible changes over time, according to CNBC.com in “Here […]
If you are ready to pack up and leave the work life behind, there are a few things to consider. You have worked for decades and it is now time to retire. But wait, there are some things it would be wise to accomplish during those last months of working, according to Next Avenue in […]
Benefits are available to ex-spouses, under certain circumstances. As retirement approaches and Social Security benefits become available, it is important for divorced people to be particularly aware of their entitlement rights, according to Yahoo! Finance in “3 Things to Know About Social Security if You’re Divorced“. If you are divorced after 10 years of marriage […]
Social Security is likely to be very important to your retirement. But wait, the amount can vary. Just when to begin taking Social Security can be a real challenge because the time to begin filling your claim ranges from the age of 62 to 70, according to the Independent Record in “These 3 Factors Should […]
Social Security options need to be approached carefully. Many people have been known to confuse “Restricted Application” with the “Claim and Suspend” strategy and that can cause some problems, according to Forbes in “Put Thousands In Your Pocket By Taking Advantage Of the Social Security ‘Restricted Application’“. Both tactics require you to be at Full […]
Retirement accounts usually have the largest impact. However, there are also other income streams. One of the surprises that can catch you unawares is that taxes during the working years are usually much simpler than taxes during retirement, according to The News Tribune in “Implement an efficient tax strategy to make sure your retirement income […]
There are some lessons to be learned from the experience of others. Things do not always go as we plan. A couple planned and saved for their retirement but then faced some tough challenges, according to the Canton Citizen in “Smart About Money: Retirement Lessons“. The article details the story of an 80-year-old man who […]
Planning for retirement may be a hard job. However, it can turn into some joyful years later in life. Planning for your retirement is not only a big job but a really important and serious job that can be used to create a pleasant and even youthful retirement that has a good chance of being […]
You can have a firm grasp on your benefits. While you may think you understand Social Security benefits, don’t be surprised if you don’t know what you don’t know about them, according to The Motley Fool in “4 Signs You’re Thinking About Social Security Benefits the Wrong Way“. Here are some issues you may not […]
