How to Get the Most out of Your Social Security BenefitsSloan, Allan
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Social Security benefits are primarily retirement payments, but when someone in your family passes away, you might be entitled to survivors benefits.
Also note that retirement benefits don't increase after age 70, so that's the latest age at which individuals should wait to claim their benefits. To make the best decision when to take Social Security benefits, you need a clear understanding of the benefits you would get under three scenari...
But figuring out how much to save for retirement is the big question. And to arrive at that number, you need to first determine how much money you can expect fromSocial Securityin the future. Thankfully, there's a pretty easy way to get an estimate of your future retirement benefits. Bu...
Social Security benefits are an essential part of your retirement finances, so be sure to watch for these scams.
How Spouses Can Maximize Social Security Benefits.The article addresses several inquiries relating to the social security benefits of spouses in the U.S. In the first question, both husband and wife are working. One spouse asked about the possibility of waiting until the age of 70 before taking...
If you are taking care of a child and are receiving Social Security benefits for that reason, the child's benefits may stop at a different time from your own. For example, if your child is not disabled, your benefits will end when the child turns 16 years old. If the child is disable...
If you're approaching retirement, now's a good time to learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits. Some little-known strategies could boost your household’s benefits, whether you live alone or still have minor children at home. Here are six ways to get the most out of your retir...
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 changed the rules on filing for spousal benefits underSocial Security, eliminating some popular claiming strategies that once allowed couples to increase their benefits. The new law didn't, however, do away with spousal benefits entirely. If you qualif...