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The Government Shutdown Won’t Affect Your Social Security Benefits, But the Debt Ceiling Might

October 13, 2013 By kristine Leave a Comment

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 […]

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When’s the Best Time to Apply for Social Security

April 27, 2013 By kristine Leave a Comment

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One of the biggest questions you will face as you get closer to retirement is when to start collecting your Social Security retirement benefits.  The decision is much more complicated – and important – than you may think. Not only will this decision affect how much income you will receive during retirement, it affects how […]

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Q&A: Can a Homemaker Collect Social Security Benefits?

October 24, 2012 By kristine Leave a Comment

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Q:  My wife has been a homemaker our entire marriage for 35 years. Will she be eligible for social security when she reaches the age of 65, even though she did not have a paying job outside of the home? A:  Yes, non-working spouses can collect Social Security.  Homemakers can qualify for Social Security spousal […]

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Social Security Benefit Statements are Now Available Online

May 19, 2012 By kristine 7 Comments

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Last year, in an effort to cut costs, the Social Security Administration discontinued mailing paper statements showing your earnings history and estimated benefits. Many months later, statements are finally available online. Starting in May 2012, workers can go online to review their earnings history, benefit estimates, and other information about their Social Security benefits. Up […]

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10 Strategies to Maximize Your Social Security Income – An Infographic

May 19, 2012 By kristine 2 Comments

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