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December 5 |
How children reap the benefits of Social SecurityChildren become eligible when a parent dies or becomes disabled. But there are three important ages to remember: 16, 18 and 22. |
December 4 |
The six most important questions before you retireMost people don't take the time to envision what their lives will look like, post-paycheck |
December 3 |
75% of Americans don't know this basic retirement ruleHow do you draw down income in your golden years? |
December 2 |
How one woman collects three types of Social Security benefitsDivorced and widowed, this client can rack up significant guaranteed retirement income by using this savvy strategy. |
December 1 |
The 401(k) gender gap widensBut which gender is saving more? The answer may surprise you. |
November 24 |
Government workers get first crack at phased retirementWill federal program set an example for the private sector? |
November 20 |
How to get the most out of Social Security if you're remarriedDifferent rules for claiming benefits apply to divorced spouses, survivors. |
November 18 |
Crash course in Social Security for gay couplesTwo-thirds of states and Washington now allow same-sex marriage, opening the door for spousal and survivor benefits |
November 12 |
97% of women make this Social Security mistakeAs life spans lengthen, it's more important than ever to get your claiming decisions right |
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November 10 |
The new Congress is likely to duck Social Security reformA recent poll finds Americans are willing to pay more to preserve the program. |
November 7 |
How Social Security annual increases are calculatedCOLA formula was established by law in 1972. |
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November 4 |
Social Security's mind-bending stealth taxMore retirees are rising above the tax-triggering income threshold due to cost-of-living increases |
October 30 |
A 78-year-old former executive flips burgers for $7.98A cautionary tale about the financial pressures of limited savings |
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October 27 |
Lump sum Social Security payments only for livingWhat would happen if someone who filed and suspended Social Security benefits at full retirement age of 66 died before collecting benefits? |
October 23 |
Social Security COLA for 2015 lacks fizzBenefits will rise 1.7% next year, coming to about $20 extra per month. Some argue the increase won't even cover health care inflation |
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