When Walt Disney said, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future,” his words referenced how inevitable change is, how quickly it can occur, and how we must continuously look … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Could Someone Qualify for the Maximum Social Security Benefit?
December 4, 2024 by
Dear Hayek,In doing some research, I saw that the maximum Social Security amount, with the 2.5 percent cost of living increase in 2025, is $5,108 a month. What would someone need to do to qualify for this amount?Thanks for … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Do if Your Social Security Number Is Part of the Recent Data Breach
September 4, 2024 by
Dear Hayek,I heard recently that a massive data breach may have compromised the personal information of millions, or even billions, of Americans. How can I find out if my information was affected, and if so, what actions can I … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Is the Best Time For You to Retire?
July 30, 2024 by
Nine Important Factors to Consider and the Most Important Factor that Is Often Overlooked The retirement wave is about to hit. A whopping 4 million Americans are expected to turn 65 every year for the next four years. That … [Read more...]
Print This PageSocial Security Administration Issues Final Rule to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process
July 23, 2024 by
The Social Security Administration offers two programs that provide financial assistance to seniors and other persons living with disabilities: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur Top 23 Articles of 2023
January 2, 2024 by
Happy New Year! As our loyal readers know, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2023. From incredible technological advances involving artificial intelligence to new diagnostic methods and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can I Get a “Do-Over” When it Comes to Taking Social Security Benefits Too Early?
November 17, 2023 by
Dear Raider, I messed up and took my Social Security benefits too early. I realize my costly mistake and am wondering if there is such a thing as a mulligan or a “do-over” when it comes to Social Security benefits, and what my … [Read more...]
Print This Page2024 Key Elder Law Numbers
November 17, 2023 by
When Bob Dylan said, "The times they are a-changin'," his lyrics referenced societal changes in the 1960s. The same lyrics could also apply to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security today. Every year, the Farr Law Firm … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Should Gen Z’s and Millennials Care about Social Security?
February 10, 2023 by
Dear Oakley, I was born in 1997 and am therefore considered Gen Z. My wife, who is two years older and a millennial, and I are many decades away from retirement. When it comes to my generation and my wife’s, why should we be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Scams Are Linked to New Higher COLA
January 6, 2023 by
Dear Angel,It’s 2023, and with the new year comes a new higher cost-of-living adjustment. I can’t say that I am not excited about that. Unfortunately, I heard that there are some scammers out there trying to get their hands on … [Read more...]
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