Q: Can I receive two retirement benefits? I have heard that spouses can collect 50% of their husband's benefits; can I collect my own benefit and half of my husband's? A: You can only collect one Social Security benefit. When you retire Social … [Continue reading]
Got a burning question about Social Security? Ask the coach! As a financial planner who specializes in retirement and Social Security planning, I want to know what your top questions about Social Security are. And I want to answer those … [Continue reading]
According to the 2014 Trustee’s report released in late July, not much has changed on the Social Security funding front. The assets for Social Security Old Age and Survivor Insurance (OASI) are expected to last until 2033. This is the same as last … [Continue reading]
A reader recently asked if she could collect Social Security benefits based on her ex-spouse's earnings history. She had been married to him for nine years and seven months. Unfortunately, the answer was not what she wanted to hear. In order to be … [Continue reading]
Due to low cost of living allowance (COLA) increases for Social Security beneficiaries the past few years, President Obama has recommended that the cost of living adjustment for Social Security be adjusted. This is just one of many proposals … [Continue reading]