Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Yes, you can collect on your ex's Social Security There may be one last thing to love about your ex: their Social Security check Provided you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for a bigger monthly payment, courtesy of your former spouse. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 11, 2017 Is There Really a Retirement-Savings Crisis? Two experts look at the same data—and come to very different conclusions The population is aging, Social Security’s trust funds are expected to be depleted in 2034, and the median household headed by someone age 55 to 64 has little more than $100,000 in retirement savings. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 What You Don't Know About Social Security—but Should A Look at Claiming Strategies, Tax Angles and More to Help You Make Sense of a Complicated Program Imagine that you're about to accept a new job, and it's time to talk salary. You sit down with your boss, who begins as follows: READ MORE >>
Monday, May 8, 2017 3 Big Social Security Changes You Should Expect in 2018 Should retirees be expecting a hefty raise or a pay cut in 2018? For many retired workers, Social Security isn't just some ancillary income channel that pads their pockets during retirement. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 4, 2017 2017 Brings New Changes to Full Retirement Age Every worker’s dream is to enjoy a secure retirement. Social Security is here to secure today and tomorrow. Part of that commitment is ensuring you have the most up-to-date information when you make your retirement decisions. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Social Security: What to expect in 2017 2017 will be an important year for Social Security. Many routine changes to the program took place at the beginning of the year, but the bigger question is whether the new president will work with lawmakers to craft a long-awaited comprehensive reform of Social Security. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 1, 2017 5 Changes to Social Security in 2017 If you collect Social Security, plan to claim your benefits, or pay Social Security taxes, here's what you need to know for 2017. As 2017 draws near, there are several changes to Social Security that current and future beneficiaries should be aware of. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Q&A: Is my Social Security income taxable? Q: I am age 71. I started receiving Social Security benefits four months prior to age 66. My wife started at age 65. I have worked up until June 15, 2015. My CPA said I had to pay income tax on my Social Security benefit because my income exceeded a certain figure. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 24, 2017 Q&A: Does $0 income later mean I should take Social Security early? Changes are coming to Social Security . Here's what you need to know Q: I retired at age 55. I also know that my Social Security earnings statement assumes that I’ll work until full retirement age. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 17, 2017 A Strategy to Maximize Social Security Benefits A look at how some couples can still use the ‘file and suspend’ strategy and other issues Planning for retirement can be a daunting process that raises a host of questions. So we introduce Ask Encore as a regular feature in the Wealth Management and the Investing in Funds & ETFs reports. READ MORE >>
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