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PODCAST47: Is Social Security Going Away?
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Read MoreWednesday Q&A How much of my Social Security income will be taxed in retirement?
How much of my Social Security income will be taxed in retirement? In this episode of the Winning at Life, Gregory and James discuss much of your Social Security income could be taxed in retirement. Do you have questions for Gregory? Press the ASK GREGORY below and your question could be featured next! ASK GREGORY…
Read MorePODCAST45: Social Security Survivor Benefits
When someone close to you passes away, knowing these Social Security rules can help. Learn more about Social Security decisions with this complimentary guide:
Read More‘I was discarded after 40 years of marriage’: Can my ex-husband file a joint tax return without my consent? He tried to take both my stimulus checks
‘He told me straight out that he does not intend to give me any of our joint tax return, because he said that I am no longer working’ Dear Moneyist, I’m 62 years of age, I have stopped working and I am currently receiving Social Security. My ex-husband is intending to file a joint tax…
Read MoreHere’s what happens with Social Security payments when someone dies
In most cases, funeral homes notify the government that a person has passed away. If the person was receiving Social Security benefits, a payment is not due for the month of their death. Survivor benefits may be available, depending on several factors. When a loved one receiving Social Security benefits passes away, you may wonder…
Read More‘Bridges’ to Maximize Social Security Benefits Should Be Built Into 401(k)s, Researchers Say
Retiring workers ages 60 to 69 should automatically receive monthly payments from their 401(k) or similar retirement savings plans unless they opt out, an idea researchers say would help bridge the gap until Social Security benefits reach their maximum at age 70. Retirement researchers recently have been touting the benefits of a so-called bridge strategy, whereby…
Read MorePODCAST43: Should I turn on Social Security early?
Gregory explains how turning on Social Security before you full retirement age affects you benefit size and spousal options. If you’re turning it on early while still working, you may not like the income clawback. However, there are scenarios when turning on Social Security early makes sense. Hear Gregory walk a few callers through their…
Read MorePODCAST39: Windfall Elimination Provision workaround tips
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Read MorePODCAST38: Social Security tips for Mom and Pop businesses
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Read MoreRetirement in Brief: A Memory-Loss Trap to Avoid, a Call for National Savings Dashboard, and an Idea to Lessen Longevity Risk
Americans should have access to a free website that tracks all of their retirement benefits, including Social Security, employer-sponsored savings plans, and individual retirement accounts, according to a new paper from the Brookings Institution. In a separate paper, the nonprofit public-policy organization says that “tontines” should be explored as potential savings vehicles for retirement. Meanwhile,…
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