June is typically recognized for the start of summer, which means graduation ceremonies, homebuying season, and wedding season. But for those who are thinking about their financial future, June also represents Annuity Awareness Month. Created by the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) and supported by financial professionals nationwide, this month-long campaign is dedicated to [...]
While the Social Security Administration will still mail you a statement once a year if you’re over the age of 60, they really encourage everyone to create a “my Social Security” account for better security and easier access to forms and information. With an online account, you don’t have to wait for the mail to arrive or worry whether [...]
Although to some of us it may seem as if Social Security has always been around, that isn’t the case. The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. Its aim was to address the economic hardships of the Great Depression and provide an income source, specifically [...]
Every October, over 70 million Americans eagerly wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to announce the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This annual bump is designed to help your benefits keep pace with inflation, but will this actually help you cover your expenses, and what does this adjustment really mean for your wallet? Let’s take a [...]
If you’ve come across advice like “Social Security is going broke” or “you’re better off just waiting until 70 to claim,” you’re far from alone. These and other commonly repeated notions are persistent myths that can steer well-meaning savers off course. If you’ve believed any of these ideas, it may be time to bring in [...]
For many retirees, Social Security isn’t just a monthly deposit—it’s the foundation of their entire retirement income. But choosing when to claim it isn’t as simple as picking a birthday and signing paperwork. It’s a decision with lifelong consequences. Claim too early, and you could lock in thousands less per year. Wait too long without [...]
People often misunderstand Social Security retirement benefits and taxation since not all benefits are taxable. The amount of benefits one receives and how much Federal tax applies depend primarily on the income level of the receiver and other factors. How to determine if benefits are taxable If Social Security benefits are the only source of [...]
If your financial or employment situation has changed due to coronavirus, you may be rethinking your Social Security claiming strategy. While you can claim Social Security benefits as early as age 62, you will receive a permanently smaller benefit. If you wait to claim past your full retirement age, your benefit will increase by 6 [...]
10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 every day[1], and Social Security will soon start to pay out more than it takes in.[2] While it’s unlikely that the government will ever get rid of the program, there will likely be some changes in the coming years. It’s important to understand the system and to work closely [...]
In 2019, Social Security benefits received a 2.8% increase[1] – the largest since 2012. But in 2020, benefits will only see a 1.6% increase[2]. Even though inflation is low right now, the cumulative effect of inflation has eroded the buying power of Social Security by a third since 2000[3] according to the Senior Citizens League. [...]
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