One of the decisions you have to make if you’re getting married is if you’re going to change your name to represent your new union. While traditionally this meant that the wife would adopt her husband’s name, this isn’t something that’s … [Continue reading]
Every year, the Employee Benefit Research Institute conducts research called the Retirement Confidence Survey. A total of 1,000 Americans 25 years and older are polled in order to determine self-reported behavior patterns and key … [Continue reading]
With the Presidential elections coming up next year, we should hear a lot about Social Security reform over the next 16 months or so. This isn't a new topic by any means, politicians have been discussing ways to either improve, expand or privatize … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
One of the benefits of being married is the ability to share your spouse’s Social Security benefits. If you and your spouse are getting close to retirement you should know that there are various benefits available to spouses, including divorced or … [Continue reading]