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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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Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 23, 20224 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Social Security COLAs For Ages 60-62
A reader from Michigan wonders about Social Security COLAs for ages 60-62 in high inflationary environments. "I was born in 1961, so my...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Updating An Address On Your Social Security Card
A reader from Kansas asks how she can change the address on her Social Security card. “How can I change my address? I also need a new...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 29, 20225 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 15, 20225 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 1, 20226 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Cost-Of-Living Adjustment and PIAs
A reader wonders about cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to his Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) and his Social Security benefit. “With...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
May 27, 20221 min read
Social Security Payroll Taxes
A reader from North Dakota asks about the percentage of Social Security tax being withheld from her paycheck. “What percentage is...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
May 13, 20224 min read
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 15, 20224 min read
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....
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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®
Jan 21, 20223 min read
How Can I Claim A Social Security Survivor Benefit?
A reader from Washington asks about claiming a Social Security survivor benefit. My wife passed away in 2010 at the age of 52. I am now...
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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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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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