Dear Ribbit, I heard that there has been an upsurge in Social Security scams lately. What are they about and how can I avoid them? Thanks! Lee Vameealone --- Dear Lee, You are correct. The Social Security … [Read more...]
Print This PageSocial Security is 83! How to Get the Most Out of the Program
August 17, 2018 by
Q. My husband and I are approaching 62 years old, the year when we both first qualify for Social Security. Now that we’ve reached this point, I have a few questions about the program. I was wondering what the advantages are of … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Does the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report Say About Social Security?
June 22, 2018 by
Dear Magic, I read that the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report was recently released. There have been some alarming headlines about the future of Medicare, but I haven't seen anything about Social Security. Based on the findings in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What the SSA Wants You to Know During National Social Security Month
April 13, 2018 by
Dear Ribbit, I am getting ready to retire, and want to make sure I make the most of my Social Security benefits. What are some things I should know and actions I should take? Thanks, Ben Afitts ---- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Social Security Taxable?
March 23, 2018 by
Q. I retired last year, and started receiving Social Security benefits. I am getting ready to do my taxes, and was wondering if I have to pay federal or state taxes on my Social Security income. My understanding was that Social … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What If I Claimed Social Security Too Early?
March 23, 2018 by
Dear Magic, In June of 2010, when I was 62 years old, I decided to quit working and take Social Security. I was afraid Social Security might go away before my full retirement age, or that I might die before that time, so I went … [Read more...]
Print This PageDo You Need a Representative Payee for Social Security if You Have a Financial Power of Attorney?
March 16, 2018 by
Q1. My long-time friend, Ellie, is a widow who lives alone and never had children. Without family members to help, and dealing with her own dementia-related challenges, she’s finding it more and more difficult to manage her … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 17 Articles of 2017
December 29, 2017 by
From the passing of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to offer much-needed support to caregivers, to Trump’s tax overhaul, we covered a lot of ground in 2017. It was a year that included a massive data breach, the ACA almost being … [Read more...]
Print This PageFind Out Why Only 1.5% Of Social Security Recipients Use This Program!
September 29, 2017 by
Q. My mother, Louise, was diagnosed with dementia when she was 60 years old. Her dementia has progressively gotten worse since then, and I am helping a lot these days with some caregiving tasks, and money matters. My mother is … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: When Will I Receive My Replacement Medicare Card Without my Social Security Number?
September 29, 2017 by
Dear Bebe, I heard Medicare will be replacing our current cards with cards that don't have our Social Security number on them. Do you know the timeframe for getting a replacement card? Thanks, Ann Nucard --- Dear … [Read more...]
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