Social Security Benefits

Social Security Benefits

Social Security – Are You Up To Speed With the Changes?

If you’re still working part time and retired, up to 85% of your Social Security  benefits may be taxable. This unfair rule was started by Congress during the Reagan administration in 1984. They decided initially that up to 50% of benefits would be taxed again depending on certain income limits.

Many of our seniors who are retiring and beginning to collect Social Security are surprised to learn that their benefits are subject to taxation a second time. It shouldn’t come as a surprise though. When you’re dealing with View full post…

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8 Social Security Myths

8 Social Security Myths

Cracking the 8 Social Security Myths – Once and for All

For many individuals planning to retire, benefits paid by social security play a big part in their retirement plan. According to the Social Security Administration, in 2020, about 65 million Americans will receive over $1 trillion in benefits.

Many individuals, though, don’t have a good understanding as to when the best time for them to begin taking benefits. Having a good understanding of how the program works is still a mystery to a lot of people, and the main reason Social Security myths persist.

We’ve reviewed this topic in detail and have come up with 8 misconceptions that seem to surround View full post…

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