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Social Security Checklist
The Social Security Checklist is a guide to claiming your Social Security benefits and includes a short checklist to help you along the way.
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Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2019
Last week the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA, beginning in January 2019. It’s the biggest increase since 2012.
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Are You Prepared to Claim Social Security?
On August 14, 1935 Social Security became reality and is now a major part of our retirement system and welfare system.
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DIY Your Retirement, Can it Really Be Done?
There are thousands of online resources and books that claim to teach you how to DIY (do-it-yourself) your retirement. But is it really possible and does it work?
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Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2019
Last week the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA, beginning in January 2019. It’s the biggest increase since 2012.
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Questions About Social Security?
We know Social Security is a complicated system with many rules, regulations, and year-over-year changes. That’s why we regularly bring you articles covering questions that might be top-of-mind for you on claiming your benefits.
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Maximizing Your Social Security
Claiming Social Security can be complicated and if you don't look into your options before claiming you could be leaving potential Social Security income on the table.
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Social Security Checklist
The Social Security Checklist is a guide to claiming your Social Security benefits and includes a short checklist to help you along the way.
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Social Security Decisions Guide
Regardless if Social Security will or will not be your primary source of income in retirement, if you take your Social Security benefits at face value you could be leaving money on the table.
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5 Things Retirees Should Know About Social Security
Social Security provides an important source of guaranteed income for most Americans. Choosing an appropriate claiming strategy is even more important under new Social Security regulations.