Medicare, a simple explanation
By Davida Smith-Reed,Social Security District Manager in Wilmington, DE Social Security and Medicare are both programs that are household names,…
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Taxes, Ex-Spouse Benefits, And You
April 14 is both Ex-Spouse Day and the eve of tax day. These two observances are doubly important if you…
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Will My Disability Benefits Be Reduced?
Question: Will my disability benefits be reduced if I get workers’ compensation or other public disability benefits? Answer: If you…
Read MoreAs It Pertains To Disability, What Is Substantial Gainful Activity?
Question: As it pertains to Disability, what is substantial gainful activity? Answer: We use the term “substantial gainful activity,” or…
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We’re Married – Does That Reduce Our Combined Social Security Benefits?
Question: My husband and I are both entitled to our own Social Security benefits. Will our combined benefits be reduced…
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What Is Social Security Full Retirement Age?
Question: What is full retirement age? Answer: Full retirement age is the age at which a person may first become…
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How To File On Your Ex’s Social Security
By Andy Landis If you’re confused about Social Security rules for divorced individuals, you’re not alone. Let’s clear up the…
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Question: How do I know if I meet the eligibility requirements to get Social Security disability benefits? Answer: To qualify for Social…
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When To Claim Social Security – How Long Will You Live
by Jeffrey B. Miller, PhD My client, an otherwise steady 60-year-old woman asking advice on when to claim Social Security…
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Pushing Off Retirement
By Dr. Jeffrey Miller Most people know that working beyond full retirement age will yield bigger Social Security checks, but…
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