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Chris Stein, CFP®
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Dual Citizenship and Benefit Payments
A reader from Michigan asks if dual citizenship will affect Social Security benefits. Â "Can I continue to receive my Social Security...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 23, 20244 min read
Child-in-Care Benefits
A reader looks for clarification on claiming a "child-in-care" Social Security benefit.  "I am a 61-year-old ‘almost divorced’ female....
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 9, 20244 min read
Suspending Social Security Benefits
A reader from Maryland would like help with the pros and cons of suspending Social Security benefits to earn delayed retirement credits....
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 28, 20248 min read
Clarification On Social Security Benefits Statement
A reader and fellow advisor looks for clarification on a client's Social Security benefits statement. On all of my clients' "Your Social...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
May 17, 20244 min read
Timing and Strategies For Survivorship Benefits
A reader from Ohio asks about timing strategies behind claiming a Social Security survivor benefit. "I have a Social Security survivor...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
May 3, 20243 min read
Will Canadian Earnings Affect My Social Security Benefit?
A reader from Washington wonders if his Social Security benefits will be affected by his earnings in Canada. “I am 60 years old. I worked...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 5, 20244 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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Mar 8, 20244 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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Feb 23, 20243 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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Feb 9, 20246 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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jan 26, 20244 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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Dec 29, 20235 min read
Paying Back Social Security Benefits
A reader from Mississippi asks if his wife will have to pay back her Social Security benefit after returning to work. "My wife retired in...
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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....
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 28, 20236 min read
The Social Security Earnings Limit For Self Employed Individuals
A reader from Texas looks for clarification on the rules surrounding the Social Security earnings limit for self-employed people. "My...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Timing Of Social Security Spousal and Survivorship Benefits
A reader from Kansas asks a question from a client regarding Social Security and the claiming of benefits. "I have a client who asked a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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