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You Say Tomato; I Say Tomahto Apr. 24, 2019
I've learned over the years that lots of people get hung up on the lexicon of Social Security. I wil... Read More
Women and Social Security: Are You Maximizing Your Benefits? Apr. 17, 2019
Dear Readers: Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions from women wondering about their Social S... Read More
The 'Burial Benefit' That Won't Bury You Apr. 17, 2019
About a month ago, I wrote a column explaining what family members need to do when a loved one who w... Read More
Money Doesn't Always Buy Happiness Apr. 10, 2019
Well, I just spent another day answering emails from relatively well-to-do readers who want to know ... Read More
Change Social Security to a Program of Ownership Apr. 03, 2019
I have been an advocate for years of changing our Social Security system to a program of ownership r... Read More
12 Questions ... 12 Answers Apr. 03, 2019
I usually devote an entire column to just one subject so that I can thoroughly cover all the nuances... Read More
Are You Fooling Yourself When It Comes to Money? Apr. 03, 2019
Dear Readers: Playing pranks on someone else is fun, harmless and good for a laugh. But when it come... Read More
Colleagues Praise Me and Berate Me Mar. 27, 2019
There are about 60,000 Social Security Administration employees around the country. More than a few ... Read More
Absolutely Not True Mar. 20, 2019
I was answering emails from my readers today. And after a while, it dawned on me that three or four ... Read More
Seniors with Disabilities Mar. 13, 2019
Baby boomers (like me) aren't just getting old. Some of us are also getting frail. I'm a pretty good... Read More
Social Security Rules I Can't Explain Mar. 06, 2019
I pride myself on being able to give my readers the rationale behind various Social Security rules a... Read More
What To Do When a Loved One Dies Feb. 27, 2019
I worry that I sometimes neglect a significant cohort of my readers. I get so many emails from peopl... Read More
High Anxiety and Social Security Maximizing Madness Feb. 20, 2019
My wife used to thank me, with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek, for never being rich. She wou... Read More
From the Ignorant to the Wacky Feb. 13, 2019
Why do some people feel the need to voice opinions about subjects they know little to nothing about?... Read More
Woman with Ailing Husband Has Some Choices to Make Feb. 06, 2019
Q: I will turn 64 this month. I retired in December. My Social Security benefit is projected to be $... Read More
One Year Left to Jump Through the Restricted Claim Loophole Jan. 30, 2019
Anyone turning 66 this year who has a spouse already collecting Social Security or who is potentiall... Read More
SSI: the Most Misunderstood Government Program Jan. 23, 2019
This is going to be a column about that other program. What other program? Regular readers have hear... Read More
Social Security and Sophie's Choice Jan. 09, 2019
Today's column offers up a marital conundrum. Should a woman divorce the man she loves in order to c... Read More
Turning 66 in 2019? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month Jan. 02, 2019
I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself, as the col... Read More
Does Working Past Age 70 Affect Your Social Security Benefits? Dec. 26, 2018
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
