Social Security Spotlight: Important Information if You Were Born in 1956
If you were born in 1956, 2022 will be your full retirement year, and your retirement month will be the month you turn 66 plus four months. Now is the (more…)
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Social Security Spotlight: Spousal Benefits and the 2016 Social Security Law “Deemed Filing” Changes
Due to the Social Security “Deemed Filing” change introduced on April 30, 2016, persons born after 1953 are limited as to when they can take a spousal benefit. The law (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. If (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: 2021 Social Security Presentations
I have been in the Social Security business for more than 40 years and, in my experience, most people are overwhelmed and uninformed about what benefit options are available, when (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Social Security Offices Closed to the Public
Social Security offices have been closed to public visits since March 2020 and will probably continue to be closed into the New Year until the rates of infection subside. Most (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: All About Social Security Disability Programs
SSA administers two programs that pay disability benefits. Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income Disability (SSI). SSD is based on your earnings from jobs or self-employment. SSI is (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Important Information if You Were Born in 1955
If you were born in 1955, next year is your full retirement year with your full retirement month at the month you turn 66 plus two months. It’s time to (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: Create a “My Social Security” Account Today
“My Social Security” is a free Social Security account that gives you access to important information like estimates of your future benefits and your latest statements, as well as the (more…)
Social Security Spotlight: 2020 Social Security Information
The Social Security Administration has released benefit amounts for 2020 (linked below). As you read through the changes, pay particular attention to the Retirement Earnings Test Exempt Amounts. Persons born (more…)