Starting Social Security before Full Retirement Age (FRA). There’s lots of talk about it these days. It might be because of inflation, or being...
An ex-spouse can get a Social Security benefit based on your work history. How much depends on how it's claimed. Alhambra's Bob Williams explains.
Every tax season, the same question arises from Americans receiving Social Security. “Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security benefit?” The...
Retirement planning is one of those things you have to get right. It can make all the difference between the retirement you’ve dreamed of...
It’s called the survivor trap or widow’s penalty. It’s a financial monster that eats away retirement income after one spouse dies, often leaving the...
The federal government has been sending Social Security checks to retirees for more than 88 years. You’d think that after almost a century of...
That headline may not be shocking to you. Government agencies are not known for having the most outstanding customer service. It brings up reminders...
Call me crazy, but if I’m dealing with an employee of a company, who has been trained by that company, then that person should...
It’s called a “My Social Security” account. It’s often thought of as something for people getting Social Security benefits. In reality, there are positives...
Social Security is usually thought of in terms of an individual’s retirement benefit. But it’s equally important to understand the benefits of Social Security...