For most Americans, Social Security only accounts for a portion of their retirement income. Here’s how you can fill this gap to ensure you have enough income during your golden years.
The want for economic security is no new trend. We’ve laid out the evolution of Social Security and how it’s developed into the program it is today.
Here’s what you need to know when applying for your Social Security benefits.
Social Security offers more than just guaranteed income. You may be eligible to receive disability, spousal, survivor, and medical benefits.
Here’s what you need to know when applying for your Social Security benefits.
While Social Security has evolved since its inception, projections of its available funding has created concerns of its future viability. There could be changes to Social Security going forward. Here’s what you need to know.
The want for economic security is no new trend. We’ve laid out the evolution of Social Security and how it’s developed into the program it is today.
For most Americans, Social Security only accounts for a portion of their retirement income. Here’s how you can fill this gap to ensure you have enough income during your golden years.
Your combined income affects how much your Social Security benefits are taxed. Learn what tax bracket you fall into.
Recent changes to the Social Security Act affect how married couples can claim for spousal benefits. Find out if these amendments change your claiming strategy.
Social Security is impacted by the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) which accounts for inflation changes. Because of concern of how adequate this adjustment is, there are possible alternatives for Social Security reflecting inflation increases.
While you can claim your Social Security benefits at different times, there isn’t a single age that is right for everyone. It’s important to consider these facts when deciding which age is right for you.
Social Security offers more than just guaranteed income. You may be eligible to receive disability, spousal, survivor, and medical benefits.
Knowing when you’re eligible to receive Social Security impacts your retirement planning. We’ve broken down the three key ages for when you can start.
With Social Security playing an increasingly important role in retirement planning, it’s important to fully understand what you need to do during your working years to qualify for Social Security benefits.
You know that Social Security plays a significant role in retirement, but what are the overlooked pros and cons of it? We’ve laid them out here.
For over eighty years, Social Security has provided Americans with a stream of guaranteed income that gives certainty in retirement. But few people actually understand how the program works. Here’s what you need to know.