News: Social Security

“Retirement Security” – For Your Dependents Too!

Monday, October 7, 2024

“Retirement Security” – For Your Dependents Too!

October is National Retirement Security Month, which is intended to raise public awareness of the importance of saving for retirement, thus...

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Ask Rusty Encore Edition:  Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?

Friday, October 4, 2024

Ask Rusty Encore Edition: Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?

It's a dilemma which perplexes many seniors who wish to claim their Social Security benefits as soon as they are eligible,...

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When is the “best time” to Retire?

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

When is the “best time” to Retire?

October is National Retirement Security Month , which can cause anyone to harbor dreams about retirement from our chosen career. Some...

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The Role of Life Expectancy in Retirement Decisions

Monday, September 30, 2024

The Role of Life Expectancy in Retirement Decisions

October is National Retirement Security Month and, thus, a good time to focus on an important question – When should I...

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Unique Case Studies

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Unique Case Studies

“Notch Babies” - Correcting A Social Security Error Note: This is an excerpt from our 2022 Ask Rusty book “Demystifying Social...

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Encore Edition:  Ask Rusty - Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Encore Edition: Ask Rusty - Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?

Missed a great Ask Rusty topic? Don’t worry, we will help you catch up! The first Friday of the month will...

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Is this Notice from the SSA Real?

Friday, July 19, 2024

Is this Notice from the SSA Real?

Notices from Social Security Telling You to Update How You Access Your My Social Security Account are Real! It was brought...

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Encore: Ask Rusty - When to Claim Social Security?

Friday, June 7, 2024

Encore: Ask Rusty - When to Claim Social Security?

Missed a great Ask Rusty topic? Don’t worry, we will help you catch up! The first Friday of the month will...

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Encore: Ask Rusty - How is my Social Security benefit calculated?

Friday, May 10, 2024

Encore: Ask Rusty - How is my Social Security benefit calculated?

To paraphrase Winston Churchill, Social Security's benefit formula is " a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma ." At...

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