Topic: Social Security
Articles that mention Social Security or provide important details for those planning and / or receiving their Social Security benefits.
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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment [COLA] for 2022
October 15, 2021School of Social Security & Medicare
The Social Security Administration announced the Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2022. Learn how this change could impact your finances.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Social Security
February 26, 2021School of Social Security & Medicare
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing everything, including Social Security. Patricia L. Burris, CFP® discusses these impacts, so you know what to expect.
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Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA] for 2021
October 30, 2020School of Social Security & Medicare
The Social Security Administration announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021. Learn how this change could impact your finances.
What the CARES Act means for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)
August 13, 2020School of Saving and Investing
The majority of media buzz on the CARES Act has been about fiscal stimulus. However, those nearing retirement should pay attention to RMD modifications for 2020.
Social Security and Medicare Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2020
December 17, 2019School of Social Security & Medicare
Find out the upcoming adjustments to Social Security and Medicare. Benefits and COLA details are provided so you can prepare for 2020.
Special Social Security Filing Strategies
August 9, 2019School of Social Security & Medicare
If you were born before January 2, 1954 you may be able to have your cake and eat it too regarding Social Security. In this article, we explore this special strategy.
Common Retirement Planning Questions
July 19, 2019School of Financial Wellness
The amount of money you need to retire depends on many factors. In this article we focus on those factors that can impact your retirement plan the most.
What is Your Social Security Full Retirement Age and Why It Matters?
September 14, 2018School of Social Security & Medicare
The Social Security defines Full Retirement Age (FRA) as the age at which you are entitled to receive your full Social Security benefits known as Primary Insurance Amount (PIA).
Don’t be a Social Security Flunky
July 18, 2018School of Social Security & Medicare
Take this short, 5 question quiz to see how your Social Security knowledge stacks up. In March 2018, MassMutual surveyed people age 50 or older and found that 47% of them failed this quiz.