Benefit Appeals and Recalculations
Social Security will review your benefits calculation every year to check for increases. Thus, it is possible to positively influence your lifetime income averages if new earnings from wages can...
View ArticleWho Should Take Early Benefits at Age 62?
There will always be situations where, even if you understand the advantages of delaying benefits, you simply cannot wait 3 to 8 years without the additional income provided by Social Security. Here...
View ArticleSocial Security Retirement Checklist
What do you need to do before you file for Social Security benefits? What can be done after you file for Social Security benefits? Not considering all of your options before you file can put you in a...
View ArticleIntroduction to Social Security Retirement Options
Social Security options for retirees are limited in number, but overlooking them can be costly. Once you make a decision and file for benefits you are locked into those benefits with very few choices...
View ArticleSocial Security Fundamentals
The best place to begin my guide is with a quick review of Social Security rules and guidelines that apply to retirement benefits. This section includes a wide range of topics, so I decided to list...
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