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"My Social Security" Transitions to Login.gov

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Sep 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

On July 12, 2024, the SSA announced a change affecting many account users. Those who created a my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, must transition to a different type of online account known as a Login.gov. With a Login.gov account, you can continue to access to the SSA’s online services.

Does Divorce Affect Social Security Spousal Benefits?

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Jul 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

spouses, also receive a monthly benefit from Social Security. Spouses can collect Social Security benefits based on their fellow spouse’s work records. These benefits are also available to divorced spouses who meet certain criteria, even after an ex-spouse has remarried. Divorced spouses are entitled to survivor benefits as well in some situations.

Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 70

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Apr 04, 2022 | 0 Comments

The decision of how long to wait to claim Social Security benefits depends on a number of factors, including other income sources in retirement and projected longevity.  But Social Security experts advise waiting as long as possible to start collecting benefits, up to age 70. 

Your Duties as a Representative Payee for an Elder's Social Security Benefits

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Oct 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

There often comes a time in a older adult's life when he or she cannot handle his or her finances any longer. The usual solution is to already have a general durable power of attorney in place that authorizes a trusted person (such as a healthy spouse or an adult child) to handle the elder's financial affairs in the event of incompetency or other disability. This is a sound strategy but, unfortunately, does not apply to management of Social Security benefits. This is because the Social Security Administration (SSA) simply does not honor powers of attorney and, because SSA is a federal agency, they do not concern themselves with state laws that require financial and other institutions to honor valid power of attorney.

Maximizing Social Security Survivor's Benefits

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Jun 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

Social Security survivor's benefits provide a safety net to widows and widowers. But to get the most out of the benefit, you need to know the right time to claim.  While you can claim survivor's benefits as early as age 60, if you claim benefits before your full retirement age, your benefits w...

When Should You Begin Taking Social Security?

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Mar 07, 2019 | 0 Comments

Social Security is likely to be very important to your retirement. But wait, the amount can vary. Figuring out when to begin taking Social Security can be a real challenge, because the time to begin filling your claim ranges from the age of 62 to 70, according to the Independent Record in “The...

The Wrong Benefit Is Likely to Be Smaller and Forever

Posted by Nina Whitehurst | Feb 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

Social Security options need to be approached carefully. Many people have been known to confuse “Restricted Application” with the “Claim and Suspend” strategy and that can cause some problems, according to Forbes in “Put Thousands In Your Pocket By Taking Advantage Of the Social Security...

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