A pair of recent articles on authoritative news websites have provided an interesting perspective on the question of what the “official” retirement age – as determined by Social Security eligibility – ought to be. One article quotes a study showing that the common recommendation to work until age 70 might not be possible for a … Read more
Medicare and Social Security: in the minds of many these twin pillars of retirement seem to go together. Yet in fact, signing up for Medicare and starting Social Security benefits are separate decisions, and if you’re one of the millions who plan to delay beginning Social Security until after age 65, there are some important … Read more
Every few weeks, it seems, we encounter a new article or two trying to provide a definitive answer to a familiar question: when is the best age to begin taking Social Security benefits? Two such articles came to our attention recently, articles we found notable because the authors disagree pretty strongly with each other’s recommendations. … Read more
Disability affects millions of Americans, in one form or another. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. Social Security is here to help you and your family, but there are strict criteria for meeting the definition of disability. The definition of disability under Social … Read more
With millions of people relying on Social Security or Medicare, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or … Read more
By now most readers of the AgingOptions blog know that taking Early Social Security at the earliest possible age – 62 for most baby boomers – is generally a bad idea. While it may be tempting to grab for the extra monthly check at the first opportunity, you’ll be leaving quite a lot of money … Read more
Recently, the Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the current and projected financial status of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds. The combined funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, the same as last year. After that time, the income from taxes will be … Read more
It seems like the rumors never stop flying: Social Security is going broke, they say, so you’d better start claiming benefits now because the program isn’t likely to be around much longer. Somebody in your circle of friends, probably your cousin’s next-door neighbor, always claims to have the inside scoop about how this benefit that … Read more
While it may be best known for retirement, Social Security is also here to help you get back to work if you are disabled. For millions of people, work isn’t just a source of income, it’s a vital part of who they are — it gives them purpose and pride — it’s a connection to … Read more
Chances are good that you use the internet or a cell phone app every day. Social Security Online has you covered. We’ve created online tools to make the lives of millions of people easier. We’ve put together a top ten list of easy-to-use resources for you. • Our online calculators, such as the Retirement Estimator, … Read more
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