Chris Stein, CFP®
Know the Rules Before You File
Have you ever wondered about Social Security representatives and the information they provide? Sometimes it helps if you know the rules...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 14, 20141 min read
Fall Colors
Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses, or in our case, stop and look at the fall colors! This week we’re taking some time...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 7, 20143 min read
File and Suspend for Singles
In last week’s blog we discussed several reasons why File and Suspend for married couples was a good idea because it maximizes spousal...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 30, 20141 min read
File and Suspend for Couples
File and Suspend is a Social Security claiming strategy that was made possible via the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2000. ...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 23, 20142 min read
Basics of Survivor Benefits
If a person who has earned survivor benefits passes away, the family members they leave behind may be eligible for those survivor...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 16, 20144 min read
Social Security Child Benefits
We recently received an e-mail question from a blog post listener who wrote: I am 63 and still work with a salary that would cancel my...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 9, 20142 min read
Social Security Spousal Benefits
Social Security Spousal Benefits are an integral element of many Social Security claiming strategies. This blog marks our first foray on...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 26, 20142 min read
Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits
The unfortunate reality of today’s divorce rate causes many questions to arise about how the Social Security system handles benefits...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 20, 20142 min read
Social Security Estimated Benefits
In a previous blog post we discussed logging on to the Social Security web site to access your account. On this website you can view the...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 12, 20144 min read
Waiting to Claim Your Social Security (Part 2)
As we discussed last week, waiting to claim your Social Security benefits has its advantages. The longer you wait before filing, the more...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 5, 20143 min read
Waiting to Claim Your Social Security (Part 1)
Depending on your circumstances, waiting to claim your Social Security benefits can have its advantages. You can generally begin...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 29, 20142 min read
What’s In Your Social Security Number?
Prior to June, 2011 Social Security numbers were assigned based on your physical location, or more specifically based on the zip code for...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 22, 20141 min read
Social Security Facts and Figures
The Social Security Administration publishes an annual Beneficiary Report, containing a variety of facts and figures regarding the Social...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 8, 20142 min read
Changing Your Mind on Claiming Social Security Benefits
People often decide to claim Social Security benefits without fully understanding the ramifications of their decision. When you file...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 1, 20142 min read
Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Prior to 1983, Social Security Benefits were expressly excluded from federal income taxation under Treasury Department Tax Rulings. This...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 24, 20142 min read
Paper Social Security Benefits Statements Are Back! (sort of….)
Nearly 15 years ago the Social Security Administration (SSA) began mailing paper Social Security benefits statements to everyone 25 or...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 17, 20142 min read
When Does the Check Arrive?
OK… technically the Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t send checks out any more; they use electronic deposits. If you’re...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 10, 20142 min read
Healthcare May Take Your Social Security
Many people believe once they reach the age of 65 and are eligible for Medicare, their healthcare expenses miraculously go away. That is...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 3, 20143 min read
Suspended Benefits
In last week’s blog post, we talked about Retroactive Benefits. This week, we explain a close cousin of Retroactive Benefits; Suspended...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
May 13, 20142 min read
When Can I Claim My Social Security Retirement Benefit?
Simply put, you can claim your Social Security retirement benefit any time after you turn 62. However, since this is Social Security...
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