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What You Need to Know About Social Security Survivor’s Benefits
Survivor’s benefits are one of the most valuable features of the Social Security system. Their downside is that the rules and options can be so complicated that people fail to maximize the benefits. Married couples should know that after one spouse passes away, one Social Security benefit will end; the surviving spouse will receive only […]
What You Need to Know About Social Security Survivor’s Benefits
Survivor’s benefits are one of the most valuable features of the Social Security system. Their downside is that the rules and options can be so complicated that people fail to maximize the benefits. Married couples should know that after one spouse passes away, one Social Security benefit will end; the surviving spouse will receive only […]
“How to Triple Your Social Security Payout” Conference Call 09/19/19
Welcome to my subscriber conference call: How To Triple Your Social Security Payout. Click on my image below to listen to the conference call. AGENDA: “Ask Bob Anything”: Live Q&A How to maximize your retirement planning and to triple your social security payout. Shocking insights from my recent interview with acclaimed retirement expert Dr. […]
“How to Triple Your Social Security Payout” Conference Call 09/19/19 (“Second Social Security Check”)
Welcome to my subscriber conference call: How To Triple Your Social Security Payout. Click on my image below to listen to the conference call. AGENDA: “Ask Bob Anything”: Live Q&A How to maximize your retirement planning and to triple your social security payout. Shocking insights from my recent interview with acclaimed retirement expert Dr. […]
This Valuable Social Security Strategy Isn’t Closed Down Yet
A few million people still are eligible to use a Social Security benefits strategy that’s so valuable Congress banned it. But time is running out for them. The strategy is known as filing a restricted claim for benefits. It is available to married couples and some divorced people. Normally, when you file to claim Social […]
Bob’s Journal for 5/16/2019
The latest annual report from the Trustees of Medicare and Social Security sparked a lot of discussion, but many of the conclusions people made are wrong. Every year, the trustees of Social Security issue a report to Congress and the public on the financial status of the program and its trust funds. You can find […]
How To Protect Your Social Security Benefits from Identity Theft
Identity theft continues to grow, and your Social Security benefits are a favorite target of the identity thieves. After the thieves obtain your Social Security number and other personal information, they apply for benefits in your name (if you aren’t already receiving benefits)… and then have the money deposited in their own accounts. If you’re […]
What You Need To Know About Taking Social Security Benefits
Confusion and misunderstandings abound in discussions about Social Security. A result is people leave tens of thousands of dollars of guaranteed lifetime income on the table. Perhaps the most misunderstood issue, based on emails I receive, is how working past age 62 affects benefit levels, especially working while receiving retirement benefits. There are several different […]
