Chris Stein, CFP®
Accessing a Benefit Estimate as a Survivor
A reader from Ohio looks for clarity on their Social Security benefits since they are already collecting survivor benefits. "I was...
top of page
.png)
Find our podcast on iTunes, Mixlr, & Spotify!
BLOG
HelpWithMySocialSecurity.com is a blog intended to give you information on Social Security topics. Neither the blog, nor Jim Saulnier and Associates, LLC, are in any way approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Social Security Administration.
Jim Saulnier and Associates, LLC is a retirement planning firm that can assist you with your Social Security concerns.
Search
Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 54 min read
Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Social Security
A reader from Colorado asks for clarification on a couple of questions regarding the effects of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) on...
193 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Mar 84 min read
Social Security Survivorship & Child-In-Care Benefits
A reader from Oklahoma asks about his mother's ability to claim Social Security survivor and child-in-care benefits. "My dad just passed...
312 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Feb 233 min read
Social Security Maximum Earnings On Statement
A reader from Georgia is looking for clarification on the maximum taxable earnings regarding her husband's Social Security Statement. "My...
127 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Feb 96 min read
Calculating Spousal Social Security Benefit In A Unique Situation
A reader from Texas looks for clarity on how to calculate a Social Security spousal offset given their situation. "My wife is about five...
279 views1 comment
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jan 264 min read
Do Stock Options Count Towards Social Security Earnings?
A reader from Washington wonders if stock options should be counted toward earnings when considering Social Security. “My husband retired...
781 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Nov 17, 20234 min read
Maximizing Social Security Survivor Benefits
A reader from the State of Washington asks about the best strategy for maximizing his wife’s Social Security survivor benefits. “I am...
325 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 8, 20235 min read
Social Security Survivor and Personal Benefits
A reader from Washington seeks clarification on claiming a Social Security survivor benefit and the timing of claiming her own benefit....
155 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Will I Receive the Social Security COLA If I Haven't Claimed My Benefit?
A reader from North Carolina wonders if he will receive the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for last year even if he has...
188 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
May 19, 20233 min read
Social Security Survivorship Benefit at Husbands Age 62
A reader from Pennsylvania wonders what her Social Security survivorship benefit would be if her husband claimed benefits early at age...
743 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 7, 20235 min read
Social Security and A Sisters Ability To Claim A Benefit
A reader in Georgia asks a couple of questions about his sister’s ability to claim a Social Security benefit. “My question is about my...
126 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Answering Social Security Survivor Benefit Questions
A reader from New York asks if claiming a spousal benefit before Full Retirement Age (FRA) reduces the survivor benefit amount and what...
207 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Social Security Survivor Benefits and Delayed Benefits
A reader from Kentucky wonders if he can claim a Social Security survivor benefit while delaying his own benefit to age 70. “I have two...
731 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Retroactive Social Security Benefits
A reader from Massachusetts looks for clarification on his retroactive Social Security benefit. “My age is 67 + 2 months. I am...
462 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Social Security Benefit Calculators
A reader from Texas asks where to find good Social Security benefits calculators. "My sister needs to work for two more years to reach 40...
535 views1 comment
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 23, 20224 min read
Social Security Earnings Before Age 22
A reader from Connecticut asks about counting Social Security earnings before age 22. “I see other references to counting earnings from...
241 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Deemed Filing Social Security Benefits
A reader from Idaho asks about deeming when filing for Social Security benefits. "My wife and I are both retired and living well on our...
843 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 29, 20225 min read
Rules Surrounding Spousal Social Security Benefits
A reader from Connecticut asks about the rules surrounding when to claim a spousal Social Security benefit. "My husband is one year...
494 views0 comments
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 15, 20225 min read
Social Security Maximum Deferred Credits
A reader from Indiana looks for advice on the exact month he should file for his Social Security retirement benefit to get the maximum...
494 views1 comment
Chris Stein, CFP®
May 13, 20224 min read
Pension Survivor Benefits Reducing Social Security Benefit
A reader from Massachusetts looks for clarification on whether survivorship benefits from his spouse's pension will reduce his Social...
262 views0 comments
bottom of page