Social Security (2) Articles
Social Security questions few people think to ask
Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson reminds you about some key Social Security considerations you need to make before filing - specifically if you're married (or have ever been married). Information about Social Security? Some people just can’t seem to get...
Why age 60 is key for your Social Security benefit
Allworth Co-CEO Scott Hanson answers a reader's question about Social Security. “I’ve always believed that the amount of Social Security I’ll receive is based upon the age I retire and the amount of money I’ve earned. But I just today heard that the...
Q&A: Will ‘unretiring’ mean less Social Security?
I just turned 64, I’ve been retired for a few years, and I’m claiming Social Security. However, I’ve started to become a little restless, so I’m considering picking up some part-time work. Would that affect my Social Security payment? - Carol in...
For the Future of Social Security, Just Look Back
$22.54. That’s how much 65-year-old Ida May Fuller, a resident of Ludlow, Vermont, received on January 31, 1940. The check number? 00-000-01. The very first Social Security check. (That’s about $412 dollars in 2019 money.) Little did Ms. Fuller know...
Your Essential Social Security Break-Even Point
Let’s cut to the chase: When should you really apply for Social Security? It’s something we get asked every day. That’s because Social Security is not only complicated, if you listen to the news, you’ve probably heard that changes to the...
Finding your Social Security ‘Sweet Spot’
Do you know exactly how Social Security is going to shape your future? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Social Security has become one of the most confusing and complex parts of retirement. To find your sweet spot, you need to know: The best age to...
3 Potential Changes to Social Security
How the Threat of Insolvency Could Impact Your Retirement Plan If you haven’t retired, and you’re counting on a specific amount of Social Security income to augment your post-career lifestyle, you probably shouldn’t allocate those dollars, just yet....
Social Security: When Age Is More Than A Number
If you’re approaching age 62 and wonder about the “right” time to start collecting Social Security, you’re probably not alone. And in my experience, there are a whopping total of two ideal windows for this momentous occasion based solely upon one...
3 Important Social Security Questions
Are you going to take Social Security? Social Security is a big part of retirement for most Americans. But before you apply for it, you should ask yourself these three important questions. Remember, the answers could have a big impact on how much...
