Social Security Spotlight: Important Information if You Were Born in 1956
Now is the time to do the math so you don’t lose the retirement benefits you could have started taking in January 2022, even if you don’t plan to stop (more…)
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Entries by Dennis Heywood
Social Security Spotlight: Spousal Benefits and the 2016 Social Security Law “Deemed Filing” Changes
The law eliminates the ability of a spouse to limit the scope of the application to spousal benefits at “full retirement age” if they were born after 1953. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Dealing with Pressing Social Security Issues
After more than 40 years in the business, one thing I know for certain is that Social Security is complicated and the solutions for common problems aren’t always straightforward. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: 2021 Social Security Presentations
People have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Social Security trust funds but are unsure of the “what,” “when,” and “how” the system works. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Social Security Offices Closed to the Public
You cannot visit Social Security Administration offices for an in-person interview. However, a lot can be handled online. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: All About Social Security Disability Programs
Both programs use the same disability definition: You must have a physical or mental condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or end in death. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Important Information if You Were Born in 1955
It’s time to do some math so you don’t lose the retirement benefits you could have started taking in January 2021, even if you don’t plan to stop working. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Create a “My Social Security” Account Today
Every adult over the age of 18 should create a “My Social Security” account and take care to keep their ID and passwords up to date, changing them annually. (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: 2020 Social Security Information
As you read through the changes, pay particular attention to the Retirement Earnings Test Exempt Amounts. (more…)