By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Widows between the ages of 60 and 70 who qualify for both a survivor benefit based on their deceased spouse’s work record and a retirement benefit based on their own record have a unique opportunity to coordinate the two benefits to maximum advantage. They can start a reduced survivor benefit as …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Under Social Security rules, if a person receiving a benefit becomes entitled to a different benefit, that person may switch to the new benefit if it’s higher. This switching is one of the most important ways people can maximize their benefits, but they don’t always know how or when or even …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® What if you claimed Social Security and then realized you would rather stop benefits and get more later? Can you change your mind? You might go back to work and no longer need the income. Or you might realize that it makes more sense to draw from other sources of income …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® You might assume it’s safer to keep your personal details—especially your Social Security number—off the internet. Actually, setting up a my Social Security account is an important step toward protecting your benefits. We’ve all heard warnings not to give out our Social Security numbers anywhere—not on the phone, not online. So …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® With the demise of guaranteed pensions, and in light of the risks you face in managing your own retirement assets, maximizing Social Security becomes a critical part of retirement planning. How claiming age affects the income stream One of the most important decisions a retiree faces is when to apply for …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Do it now! Social Security can be a lifeline for widows. If your husband dies after you have both started receiving Social Security benefits, you can switch to your husband’s benefit amount if it is higher. This is why we generally recommend that the higher earning spouse claim benefits at 70 …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® The vast majority of American citizens spend their whole lives in the U.S., paying into the U.S. Social Security system and eventually drawing benefits which are deposited into a U.S. bank account. But as with all things Social Security, there can be complications. Here are some examples of how Social Security …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® For some families, dependent benefits for children with disabilities are an important factor in the Social Security claiming equation. Here’s what you need to know. Children with disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, or some other type of disability generally do not qualify for Social Security benefits. In order to receive …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Most people tend to underestimate their life expectancy. But thinking you might live to a very old age might lead to better planning decisions. Life expectancy is a critical element in Social Security planning. Because benefits continue for life, the total amount you stand to receive over your lifetime hinges on …
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Social Security is more complicated than most people think. Here are six of the most common questions that come up on Social Security. With the baby boom generation entering retirement, there’s a lot of demand for good Social Security information. People are confused—both about how the system works, and how these …
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