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Social Security Laws Are NOT Changing Constantly Jun. 28, 2017
Several times every week, someone makes a comment similar to this one, which I found in today's emai... Read More
Rules About Retroactive Benefits Jun. 14, 2017
Before I get to today's questions, all of which deal with claiming retroactive benefits, I must make... Read More
No Bonus for Vets May. 10, 2017
I'm guessing there's something floating around on the internet giving veterans false hope that they ... Read More
My Apologies for Another Maximizing Column Apr. 26, 2017
Q: I am 68 years old and retired. My wife is 60 and still working. When I was 66, my financial plann... Read More
Social Security Mailbag Miscellany Apr. 19, 2017
Today's column won't focus on a single topic. Instead, I'll just reach into the mailbag (well, reall... Read More
Always Insist on Filing a Claim Apr. 12, 2017
I'd like to think that when people email me questions, I give them correct answers with good advice.... Read More
Bucking the Trend -- Minimizing Our Social Security Mar. 29, 2017
Q: My wife and I are both 62. My wife hasn't worked outside the home in many years. I am still worki... Read More
Gold-Digging Wives and Social Security Mar. 15, 2017
After I published a recent column discussing possible Social Security reforms, lots of people wrote ... Read More
No Free Lunch in the Health Care System Mar. 10, 2017
The health care reform bill that has now passed two committee hurdles in the House still faces an up... Read More
Retiree With a Child Makes Age 62 an Attractive Starting Date Mar. 08, 2017
Most people are correct to think that they will be ahead financially to wait until age 66, or maybe ... Read More
Social Security Retirement Benefits -- How They Are Figured Mar. 01, 2017
Q: I am about to turn age 64. I have been laid off and do not think I will be able to find another j... Read More
More Questions About the Earnings Penalty Feb. 15, 2017
In a recent column, I explained to readers who are under 66 and working how they could work with Soc... Read More
Don't Worry. Be Happy! It's Nickels and Dimes. Feb. 08, 2017
I am always surprised at the number of people who are so darn intent on squeezing every last nickel ... Read More
Questions About SSI Benefits Jan. 18, 2017
Q: You've written in past columns that the SSI program is not a Social Security benefit. But my sist... Read More
Americans Are No Longer on the Move Dec. 30, 2016
Americans see themselves as people on the move. When the going gets tough or when opportunity beckon... Read More
Social Security's IOU Trust Fund Oct. 27, 2016
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget. The retirement and disability p... Read More
More Answers to Common Social Security Questions Oct. 26, 2016
In last week's column, I tried to squeeze in as many concise answers as possible to some of the most... Read More
Commonly Asked Social Security Questions Oct. 19, 2016
I've just looked back on my columns for the past several weeks and noticed I went off on some esoter... Read More
You Can Save Social Security! Oct. 05, 2016
There is no question that as the tens of millions of working and tax-paying baby boomers retire and ... Read More
Solving Fiscal Crises Through Personal Ownership Oct. 05, 2016
I participated in a conference last week in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by the Western Michiga... Read More
