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The Answer to a Common Social Security Question
In the retirement planning business, we hear a lot of questions about Social Security. It's a huge, confusing government program, after all! Possibly
What Experts are Saying about Social Security COLA for Next Year
Each fall, Social Security beneficiaries anxiously await the news of a cost of living adjustment (COLA) on their checks. When COLA is issues (which it
A Social Security Strategy for Couples
As you might already know, Congress recently closed a loophole in Social Security rules that once allowed couples to utilize a popular filing strategy
7 Must-Know Facts About Social Security
As you work toward your retirement planning goals, you are aware that Social Security will become an important part of your financial life in the near
4 Major Roadblocks to Retirement
Ask around your next family reunion or neighborhood barbecue, and you will discover that many people feel uneasy about retirement. They might doubt
Have Divorced Women Been Hit the Hardest by the New Social Security Rules?
Last fall, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made significant changes to Social Security regulations. One of the biggest changes was the closing of
Answers to the Most Common Social Security Questions
At some point, we will all retire and claim our Social Security benefits. And yet, because the government bureau is so complicated, most of us still
No Social Security Raise on Tap for 2016
Recently, the Social Security Administration released some news that made many retirees sigh. For only the third time in history,