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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 23, 20224 min read
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 29, 20225 min read
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 15, 20225 min read
503 views
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Backdating Social Security Benefits
A reader from Washington State would like some clarity on backdating her Social Security benefits. “I am 70. I filed for Social Security...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 1, 20226 min read
1,082 views
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Including Additional Years Of Work For Social Security
A reader wonders if his brother, who didn't initially pay into Social Security, will be allowed to include additional years of work...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 10, 20223 min read
206 views
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
May 13, 20224 min read
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Will My PIA Be Adjusted For Inflation?
A reader asks if his Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) will be adjusted for inflation while he delays his Social Security benefit to age 70....
Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 15, 20224 min read
3,617 views
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Searching For The Optimal Social Security Claiming Strategy
A reader from Idaho asks for advice on the optimal Social Security claiming strategy for himself and his wife. "I plan on taking SS at my...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jan 7, 20224 min read
842 views
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Dec 24, 20212 min read
156 views
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Estimating A Future Social Security Benefit
A reader from Connecticut asks how to get a more accurate estimate of his future Social Security benefit. "I am hoping you can guide me...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Nov 26, 20213 min read
440 views
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 15, 20214 min read
1,465 views
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 3, 20214 min read
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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...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 20, 20213 min read
305 views
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