Tag: social security
Don’t Let Social Security Steer You Wrong
(Liz Weston, NerdWallet) Few retirement decisions are as critical, or as easy to get wrong, as when and how to take your...
The Government Is Culpable for America’s Retirement Crisis
(Stefan Gleason, Money Metals News Service) America faces a retirement crisis.
The chairman of the world’s largest asset management firm...
How Does Your State Treat Social Security Income?
(Tax Foundation) Thirteen states tax Social Security benefits, a matter of significant interest to retirees. Each of these states has its own...
How the Pandemic Has Shaken Up Retirement
(Liz Weston, NerdWallet) Pandemic-related job losses forced many older Americans out of the workplace i n the past year, perhaps permanently. But...
9 Money Numbers You Need to Know
(Liz Weston, NerdWallet) Your doctor needs to know certain numbers to judge your physical health, such as your weight, your blood pressure...
How Social Security Benefits Can Be TAXED Away
(Laurence M. Vance, Future of Freedom Foundation) A friend who opted to take early Social Security benefits at age 62 last late...
Financial ‘Experts’ Who Could Steer You Wrong
(Associated Press) None of us knows everything we need to know about money, so we may turn to experts for help. But...
Modest Uptick for Social Security Benefits in 2021
(Associated Press) Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries...
Trump Administration Allows Deferral of Social Security Tax
(Associated Press) The Trump administration on Friday allowed employers to suspend collection of some Social Security taxes, although business groups don't like...
Why Taking Social Security Early Costs Too Much
(Associated Press) Starting Social Security early typically means getting a smaller benefit for the rest of your life. The penalty is steep:...
