Q: I am 61 at this time and will turn 62 next January. I am planning on applying for Social Security retirement benefits in October, 3 months before by birthday. My question is when will I receive my first Social Security check after I have applied for benefits? Will I receive it in February since […]
Applying for Social Security Isn’t as Hard as You Might Think
If you’ve decided now is the time to quit your job and enjoy the rest of your life, you’ll need to officially retire. Sadly it’s not as easy as just packing up your office and never coming back to work – while you can do that, you’re not going to start receiving that coveted monthly […]
10 Strategies to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Note: Only people who reached age 66 by May 1, 2016 can file and suspend their benefits. “One way to improve your retirement is to maximize Social Security benefits you will receive. In a recent survey, 49 percent of American workers said they are not confident that they will have enough money to live […]
The Government Shutdown Won’t Affect Your Social Security Benefits, But the Debt Ceiling Might
Social Security Benefits Will Continue to be Paid The good news is that Social Security retirement, disability and other benefits are continuing to be paid during the government shut down. The bad news is that some services are not available during the shutdown, the annual COLA announcement has been delayed, and if the debt ceiling […]
Q&A: IRAs and Social Security
Q: I’ve heard that if you earn too much while collecting Social Security that you can be penalized. What happens if I take money out of my IRA or I sell some investments? Will I be penalized then too? A: You are correct in that people who are receiving Social Security retirement benefits before their […]
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