Retirement Benefits Guide

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• 4 Tricks For Stretching Your Social Security Benefits

  Jan 22 2020

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  Making the best of your Social Security benefits is a struggle for many Americans, especially those of you who are largely dependent on Social Security for most of your monthly income. Questions like when to begin drawing your benefits, how to best spend them, and what to do if your benefits aren't enough to survive on weigh on millions of seniors minds every year.
• Medicare & Social Security - Getting the Most out of Retirement Benefits

  Aug 14 2018

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  Getting the most out of your retirement benefits isn't as complicated as many may think. While it is true that every seniors situation is unique to themselves and their spouses, maximizing your benefits to ensure you get the best possibly outcome isn't.
• Social Security Benefits - Online Calculators (all 11 of them)

  Aug 02 2018

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  Whether you are already retired, close to retirement age, or just wanting to know what Social Security benefits you could expect in the years to come, this article provides all the Social Security benefits calculators available to best plan for your future.Scroll through until you find the one you are looking for.
• Social Security - Decisions Made Now Can Affect You Later in Life

  Jun 29 2018

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  Deciding the best time to begin receiving your Social Security benefits is a decision every individual must address by themselves or with their family, but that does not mean there aren't a variety of tools out there that can help you determine the best way to get the most out of your Social Security.
• Social Security's Supplemental Income (SSI) Benefits Guide

  Jun 14 2018

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  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) helps over 8 million disabled, blind and elderly Americans in need every year. You can find out exactly what SSI is, who qualifies, how to apply, and how to get additional SSI benefits from your state all right here. Let's get started.
• Social Security Benefits - How To Calculate Your "Combined" Income

  May 19 2018

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  Determining whether or not you have to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits really comes down to two factors: 1) your tax filing status, and 2) the amount of your "combined" income. Generally speaking though, you will not have to pay any taxes on your Social Security benefits at all, if that is your only source of income.

• 2021 Social Security Cost of Living Increase
  Oct 13, 2020 01:08 PM

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• SSI and SSDI both but no payment yet
  May 15, 2020 06:08 PM

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• Stimulus payment mistake
  May 15, 2020 04:02 PM

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• Ssdi I haven’t seen my stimulus and I am on Ssdi
  May 14, 2020 04:33 AM

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• Ssi. With payee Stimulus check
  May 14, 2020 06:25 PM

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• On Ssdi I update my info over week still no info on my check
  May 14, 2020 04:45 AM

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• $5000 Stimulus Check Proposal, A Loan On Future Social Security
  May 11, 2020 07:50 PM

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• Stimulus Dependent Deadline for SSA, Disability & VA Recipients
  Apr 21, 2020 08:45 PM

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• What is a Reverse Mortgage, and is it right for you?

  Mar 29 2017

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  Reverse mortgages can be a double edged sword. For one person, it may make the difference between poverty and stability, for another, it could be a spiral down the drain of fees and high interest. While the latter could be a reality, reverse mortgages can still be a viable option for those who are home rich and income poor.
• A Layman's Guide to Medicare A, B, and C

  Mar 15 2017

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  Whether you are preparing to sign up for Medicare or if you are already enrolled and are searching for ways to get the most out of your benefits, there are a few simple things you can do that will help you get the most out of your Medicare benefits.

• Social Security's 2021 COLA Could More Than Double -- Here's HowSocial Security's 2021 COLA Could More Than Double -- Here's How
  	Sat Oct 24, 2020 | fool.com Forget a 1.3% COLA! Two lawmakers want to more than double next year's pay raise for Social Security beneficiaries.

• Social Security checks to get ‘extremely low’ COLA bump in 2021Social Security checks to get ‘extremely low’ COLA bump in 2021
  	Tue Oct 13, 2020 | foxbusiness.com The Social Security Administration on Tuesday announced a 1.3% cost of living adjustment for 2021, which will increase checks for the program’s 64 million beneficiaries by...

• 35% of Workers Are Making This Dangerous Social Security Mistake35% of Workers Are Making This Dangerous Social Security Mistake
  	Fri May 22, 2020 | fool.com Most of us are familiar with Social Security. It's a program we all pay into during our working years and collect from in retirement. Those benefits are often crucial in...

• Social Security recipients say they're still waiting for stimulus checksSocial Security recipients say they're still waiting for stimulus checks
  	Wed May 20, 2020 | cbsnews.com Some Social Security recipients say they're still waiting for their stimulus checks, even though the Social Security Administration has said many of them should have begun...

• Proposal: $5,000 Stimulus Check In Exchange For Slightly Delayed Social Se...Proposal: $5,000 Stimulus Check In Exchange For Slightly Delayed Social Se...
  	Mon May 11, 2020 | forbes.com The Washington Post reported that senior economic officials at the White House are exploring a polarizing proposal by conservative scholars at the right-leaning American...

• Social Security recipients, veterans, should see stimulus payments soon, f...Social Security recipients, veterans, should see stimulus payments soon, f...
  	Thu May 07, 2020 | nj.com Those waiting for payments will soon see them in their bank accounts and mailboxes.

• You may be eligible for your spouse’s Social Security benefitsYou may be eligible for your spouse’s Social Security benefits
  	Mon May 04, 2020 | sun-sentinel.com Did you know that you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record if you have not worked or do not have enough Social Security credits to qualify for your own...

• Social Security Has An Important Message For SSI RecipientsSocial Security Has An Important Message For SSI Recipients
  	Fri May 01, 2020 | patch.com Supplemental Security Income recipients with eligible children need to act by May 5 to receive their economic impact payment this year.

• Social Security Recipients Will Start Getting S...Social Security Recipients Will Start Getting S...
  	Fri May 01, 2020 The IRS is using information from the Social Security Administration to process stimulus payments for...

• Does social security, disability affect stimulu...Does social security, disability affect stimulu...
  	Fri May 01, 2020 Does social security, disability affect stimulus payment?

• If you’re still waiting on your $1,200 stimulus...If you’re still waiting on your $1,200 stimulus...
  	Mon Apr 27, 2020 Tens of millions of people are still waiting for their stimulus payments — including many seniors barely...

• Social Security Recipients Will Get Stimulus Ch...Social Security Recipients Will Get Stimulus Ch...
  	Mon Apr 27, 2020 As the first of the month approaches with bills due soon, many people are still waiting to get their...

• Social Security Recipients Will Receive a Stimu...Social Security Recipients Will Receive a Stimu...
  	Mon Apr 20, 2020 Most people who receive Social Security benefits don't need to file a tax return or provide information...

• When Are You Eligible For Social Security?When Are You Eligible For Social Security?
  	Wed Mar 25, 2020 You start down the road to eligibility by working and paying Social Security taxes, either through...

• 3 Ways to Get Social Security Benefits3 Ways to Get Social Security Benefits
  	Mon Mar 23, 2020 Social Security isn’t just for retirement. It’s also for survivors and people with disabilities. Learn...

• Has Social Security cut your benefits? Here's w...Has Social Security cut your benefits? Here's w...
  	Thu Dec 27, 2018 5 On Your Side Investigators have been documenting numerous problems people are having with Social...

• What Everyone Should Know about Social Security...What Everyone Should Know about Social Security...
  	Wed Dec 26, 2018 Your Social Security benefit could be taxable.