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Chris Stein, CFP®

Aug 94 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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Clarification On Social Security Benefits Statement

Chris Stein, CFP®

Jun 288 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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Social Security Survivorship & Child-In-Care Benefits

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...

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Social Security Maximum Earnings On Statement

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...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Sep 22, 20237 min read

Social Security Optimization Tools

A reader from Michigan asks for the best free and paid Social Security claiming optimization tools. "Over the years, you have referenced...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Claiming A Benefit Before Age 70

A local Colorado reader wonders how she can begin claiming a Social Security survivor benefit until claiming her own full benefit at age...

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Social Security Survivor Benefits and Delayed Benefits

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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Searching For The Optimal Social Security Claiming Strategy

Chris Stein, CFP®

Jan 7, 20224 min read

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...

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Social Security Disability Benefits & The Rules Behind Delaying Your Retirement Benefit

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®

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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How Do I Know Which Survivor Social Security Benefits to Claim?

Chris Stein, CFP®

Sep 4, 20202 min read

How Do I Know Which Survivor Social Security Benefits to Claim?

A reader would like to know about claiming Social Security benefits on his deceased spouse's record. "My wife passed away last year. Can...

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