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Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 1, 20223 min read
Clarification On A Potential Social Security Spousal Benefit
A reader from Michigan looks for clarification on the potential spousal benefit for his wife. I am a 65-year-old anesthesiologist. God...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Mar 18, 20223 min read
Social Security Taxation and Allowable Deductions
A reader from Ohio asks for clarification regarding 2021 Social Security taxation and allowable deductions. Today I sat down to do my...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Feb 4, 20224 min read
Social Security Child-In-Care Spousal Benefits.
A reader from Oregon asks for clarification regarding Social Security's Child-In-Care spousal benefit. I'm doing some research for a...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Dec 24, 20212 min read
Social Security Survivorship Benefits and Government Pension Clarification
A reader from Massachusetts asks about survivorship benefits, his spouse’s pension and his Social Security retirement benefit. “My wife...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 29, 20215 min read
New 2022 Social Security COLA Adjustments and History
Chris sits down on a solo mission to discuss and answer questions about the recently announced 2022 Social Security revisions. COLA and...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 15, 20214 min read
Social Security Child-In-Care Benefits
A reader has made some comments about child-in-care benefits linked to Social Security. "On two recent podcasts, I've waited to hear you...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 3, 20214 min read
Clarification on Retroactively Claiming Social Security Benefits
A reader from Maine would like to know more about how Social Security benefits can be claimed retroactively. “I will reach my Full...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 20, 20213 min read
How the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is Affected When Combining Retirement Benefits
A Missouri reader wonders about the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) if he combines non-Social Security and Social Security...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Social Security Disability Benefits & The Rules Behind Delaying Your Retirement Benefit
A Florida reader collecting Social Security disability benefits looks for clarification on delaying his Social Security retirement...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 23, 20213 min read
Social Security and Deferred Compensation Plans
A reader from Los Angeles asks if contributing to a deferred compensation program lowers his Social Security earnings history. "I am 63...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Social Security Reporting Potential Survivor Benefits
A reader from California asks about how Social Security reports potential survivor benefits. "I know that one huge benefit of one spouse...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 11, 20213 min read
Social Security Disability Benefits & Claiming Spousal Benefits
A reader receiving SSDI looks for clarification on collecting spousal Social Security benefits. “Hi, my husband is currently 65, and I...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
May 14, 20213 min read
Taxation of Retroactive Social Security Benefits
A reader from Kentucky looks for clarification on the taxation of retroactive Social Security benefits. “My question concerns Social...
2,640 views1 comment
Chris Stein, CFP®
Dec 25, 20205 min read
Miscellaneous Social Security Questions
A Kentucky reader asks about the best Social Security claiming date for her and her husband. "I am trying to dial in the best Social...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Dec 11, 20204 min read
Social Security, Mega Backdoor Roth Strategies, and QLACs
A Pennsylvanian reader asks about various claiming strategies for Social Security survivor benefits. “I am 54 years old, was married for...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Nov 13, 20204 min read
RMDs, Social Security, Annuities, and Pension Survivor Benefits
A Florida reader wrote a while back wanting to know about his wife's potential to claim a Social Security spousal benefit based on the...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 23, 20204 min read
Social Security, Savings Advice, and Annuities
A reader would like to know what month he’ll be able to receive his first full Social Security payment.
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 9, 20205 min read
COVID-19's Impact on Social Security
A reader would like to know about how COVID-19 will impact his Social Security benefits.
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 10, 20203 min read
How Switching Citizenship May Affect Social Security Benefits
A reader who lives in Spain has some questions about the Social Security benefits she has earned if she were to switch citizenship.
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 26, 20203 min read
What if I Made Excess Contributions?
A reader has a Social Security question regarding excess contributions made to Social Security.
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