The death of a loved one is typically a devastating event. Even if you don’t think about the emotional toll such a loss has on a person, there’s all the legal hoops that you need to jump through in the wake of such an event; one of the necessary steps you need to take is […]
Social Security Reform: What to Expect from the Presidential Candidates
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 Social Security for years. This election is a little different though, in […]
Social Security’s Gift to Married Couples: Spousal Benefits
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 surviving spouses. If you are reading this article, chances are you are already aware […]
Q&A: Can I Collect My Own Social Security Benefit and My Spouse’s?
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 Security will calculate your own benefit and any other benefits that you […]
Social Security Overpays Billions of Dollars in Benefits
As a Social Security blogger I typically search for news stories on the topic several times a week. Imagine my surprise when the top stories this morning are about Social Security overpaying benefits, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars! ‘Critical failures’ lead to Social Security overpayments – CNN Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:33:06 GMT Long after […]
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