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Social Security Payments Just Increased, and Scammers Are Already Targeting Retirees
Feb 13 2023
Wealthy folks are set to benefit most....
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Why not think of Social Security as the equivalent of bonds/annuities
Feb 12 2023
So, I'll most likely have somewhere between $1.2 and $1.4 million when me and the wife retire in about a dozen years. We've got two-thirds of a million right now; we'll each continue to max out our Ro...
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eligible for any social security..?
Feb 12 2023
I have worked in the US for approx 10 years and now live in Canada. Do I qualify for US social security benefits? Do these years working in the US count towards Canada OAS or CPP? submitted by /u/reti...
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about SS and dying before drawing
Feb 12 2023
My wife (of 35+ yrs) has earned much less than I have over the years. The calculators all say my wife should start drawing SS at 62 and I should start drawing at 67. If I die before I start drawing, w...
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Where Disability Benefits Are Worth the Most: How Your State Stacks Up
Feb 07 2023
Recipients of Social Security disability benefits rely on the monthly check as a vital source of income, but in no state does it match up to the livable wage....
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Social Security Email from AARP
Feb 07 2023
Yesterday I received an email from AARP titled "Tell Joe Biden to Protect Social Security." This is an inaccurate and misleading title. If anything, President Biden has vowed to protect social securit...
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How Will Social Security and Medicare Survive in the New Congress?
Feb 07 2023
February 7, 2023 — The debt ceiling is one of the big issues in the new Congress. How it plays out should be interesting, with Republicans narrowly controlling the House and the Democrats with a...
topretirements.com
Evaluating Annuities, Pensions, and Social Security – SWR Series Part 56
Feb 06 2023
February 6, 2023 Welcome to another installment of my Safe Withdrawal Rate Series. See the landing page of this series here for an intro and a summary of all posts I’ve written so far. On the me...
earlyretirementnow.com
The Impact of Social Security on Divorced Retirement Income
Feb 06 2023
Social Security spousal benefits can quickly get complicated when remarriages and other circumstances are taken into account. Let’s explore some examples....
kiplinger.com
The Move To Cut Social Security Would Impoverish Millions Of Americans
Feb 06 2023
For millions of Americans, Social Security benefits are what’s keeping them from living below the poverty line....
forbes.com
How Will Social Security and Medicare Survive in the New Congress?
Feb 06 2023
February 7, 2023 — The debt ceiling is one of the big issues in the new Congress. How it plays out should be interesting, with Republicans narrowly controlling the House and the Democrats with a...
topretirements.com
Is Social Security Going To Go Bankrupt?
Feb 05 2023
The Social Security program, as designed, has become antiquated and is being asked to do something it was simply not designed to do....
forbes.com
Retiring and social security?
Feb 04 2023
Retirees of reddit I'm trying to help my mother find some info. My mother is planning on retiring this year at 68 from her job. So if she starts collecting her social security now it's a certain amoun...
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This Is How To Save Social Security And Medicare
Feb 02 2023
Are cutbacks necessary to save Social Security and Medicare from bankruptcy?...
forbes.com
How are people so oblivious about retirement?
Feb 02 2023
Hey all, maybe an odd question, but I continually see people in their 60-70's post here who seemingly have no idea about retirement, social security, etc. I saw one in fact where a guy who is a bit ov...
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America Needs To Improve How It Treats Its Older Workers
Jan 28 2023
Because near retirees have no significant source of retirement income besides Social Security many will have to take any job they can find....
forbes.com
Is Delaying Social Security Benefits Still A Good Deal?
Jan 26 2023
Don’t be mistaken into thinking that rising interest rates can justify claiming Social Security benefits early....
forbes.com
Taxable Social Security Computation Stuck With 2018 Standard Deduction - What can be done?
Jan 24 2023
Every year we use the 1040A "Social Security Benefits Worksheet--Lines 6a and 6b" to compute how much of our Social Security benefit is taxable. In step 10 a "standard deduction" is subtracted - $12,0...
community.aarp.org
Opinion: I took Social Security at 62 and now regret it. Is there a way to increase my Social Security benefit?
Jan 23 2023
You aren't necessarily stuck with a bad claiming strategy...
marketwatch.com
To retire or to not retire; that is the question
Jan 22 2023
Sorry for the long post; I hope many can read it and comment. I'm pretty close to retiring. I'm past the Social Security age and I've been drawing and saving Social Security for a year or two while st...
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6 Things You Should Know About Taxes on Social Security
Jan 18 2023
Contrary to popular myth, Social Security is taxable. How much you pay in taxes depends on your income and the state you live in. Age is not a factor....
aarp.org
Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits
Jan 17 2023
Social Security serves mostly older retirees, but also the disabled through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)....
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Effect of continued work on Social Security
Jan 17 2023
I am almost 60.5 years old, so not that far from first being able to get a (reduced) Social Security old-age (that is what is is called) benefit. I was curious what effect it would have on my benefit ...
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How Are Social Security Benefits Taxed?
Jan 16 2023
This blog has traditionally focused on early retirement. As such, we haven’t given Social Security the attention it probably deserves. Social Security benefits are crucial for most retirees. Eve...
caniretireyet.com
When You Start Taking Social Security Matters - Eggstack
Jan 15 2023
Social Security is ready for you to start drawing retirement benefits anytime between the ages 62 and 70. But did you know that the age you start Social has a lasting effect on the size of your checks...
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How much is deducted from social security check?
Jan 15 2023
I just calculated my social security when I take it in about a year. Mine plus the 50% of my wife’s takes us to $5000. I like that round number! But for those that get SS, how much is deducted f...
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Consequences of Claiming Social Security at 62 - Top Videos and News Stories for the 50+
Jan 10 2023
Jim Palmieri, AARP Public Policy Institute’s Social Security expert, explains why waiting to claim your benefits is an important decision....
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The Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
Jan 09 2023
What is it and is it fair? There is much discussion as to whether the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is fair....
forbes.com
4 Social Security Myths That Are Costing You Money
Jan 06 2023
One of the worst times to make a financial mistake is during your senior years, when you are living on a fixed income with little margin for error....
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Readers’ Favorite Retirement Blogs: 2022
Jan 03 2023
Older Americans who want to be smart about retirement finances are curious about the intricacies of Social Security. The blog that drew the most traffic from our readers last year – “The B...
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Will Social Security Run Out of Money? - Eggstack
Jan 01 2023
We hear people say all the time they are not counting on Social Security to be here when they retire. Will Social Security run out of money? Inquiring minds want to know! In this episode of Eggstack C...
eggstack.com
Social Security: Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME) Explanation
Dec 31 2022
Photo credit: jb One of the key components that the Social Security Administration uses to calculate your Social Security retirement benefit is called the Average Indexed Monthly Earnings, or AIME (do...
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I want to file for Social Security before my full retirement age
Dec 29 2022
What are the income limitations?...
marketwatch.com
5 Common Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You a Fortune!
Dec 18 2022
Anybody can file for social security. But it takes special know-how… to get the most out of your benefits! Don’t miss a special edition of Retirement Solutions Radio Show, “5 Co...
bossretirement.com
Don’t Let Inflation Change Your Social Security Strategy
Dec 16 2022
Inflation shouldn't make you claim Social Security benefits early....
forbes.com
What Will Social Security Look Like When You Retire?
Dec 03 2022
A significant cost-of-living increase was recently announced for those receiving Social Security benefits, to help offset the toll high inflation has taken on many seniors' wallets. Yet experts warn t...
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Can You Really Retire on Social Security Alone?
Nov 27 2022
Social Security can be a lifeline in retirement, but just how far will your benefits go?...
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12 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
Nov 14 2022
You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in one of the states that tax social security, your benefits could take a hit....
kiplinger.com
When to Expect Your Social Security Checks
Oct 07 2022
How to find out when your Social Security payments will arrive....
money.usnews.com
How to Delay Claiming Social Security Until Age 70
Sep 21 2022
Try these strategies to increase your Social Security benefits by waiting past retirement age....
money.usnews.com
How Early Retirement Impacts Social Security Benefits
Sep 06 2022
Early Retirement will reduce my retirement benefits by quite a bit. However, self-employment will help a ton....
retireby40.org
How to Calculate Your Social Security Break-Even Age
Aug 26 2022
Here's how to tell if you will come out ahead by delaying claiming Social Security benefits....
money.usnews.com
Understanding Social Security Bend Points
Aug 20 2022
Social Security will be a large portion of retirement spending, even for high earners....
whitecoatinvestor.com
Can You Collect Unemployment and Social Security?
Jul 15 2022
Taking unemployment benefits and Social Security paychecks at the same time can have unexpected consequences....
money.usnews.com
How to apply for Social Security
Jul 01 2022
A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare....
aarp.org
How to Get Max Social Security Survivor Benefits | Sensible Money
Jul 09 2021
Many widows and widowers get short-changed on their monthly Social Security checks because they don't know the rules. Here's how to maximize what you can get....
sensiblemoney.com
Retiring Early: Effect On Social Security Benefits
May 28 2019
Retiring early means lower average earnings for calculating Social Security benefits. However, once you reach the second bend point, you aren't losing much. I show you how to see when you will reach t...
thefinancebuff.com
Social Security Claiming Strategy Calculators Compared
Jun 20 2018
I compared two free calculators for the optimal Social Security claiming strategy with hypothetical test cases. They both do a good job....
thefinancebuff.com
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About Social Security
Social Security is a government-run program in the United States that provides a source of income for retirees, as well as for people who are disabled or the survivors of deceased workers. The program is funded through payroll taxes, and it is designed to provide a basic level of financial security for those who are no longer able to work.
To be eligible for Social Security benefits, an individual must have worked and paid into the Social Security system for a certain number of years. The amount of benefit that an individual receives is based on their earnings history, with higher earners receiving a higher benefit.
In general, people are eligible to receive Social Security retirement benefits when they reach the full retirement age, which is determined by their date of birth. The full retirement age is currently 66 for people born between 1943 and 1954, and it is gradually increasing to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. However, people can begin receiving reduced benefits as early as age 62, or they can choose to delay receiving benefits until after their full retirement age, in which case they will receive a higher benefit.
It is important to note that Social Security benefits are not intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. Rather, they are meant to supplement other sources of retirement income such as savings, investments, and pensions. It is important to plan for retirement and consider all sources of income that may be available to you.