July 2010

How are Social Security Benefits Calculated?

by kristine on July 24, 2010

A popular question that I hear from baby boomers getting ready to retire is “how are Social Security benefits calculated?” This is an important question because it could affect how long you need to work, whether you should continue to work during your retirement years, or other aspects of your retirement plan. First, please note [...]

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Social Security Death Benefits

by kristine on July 23, 2010

Most people are aware of Social Security retirement benefits, and many may even be aware that Social Security has disability benefits, but are you aware that there are Social Security death benefits as well?

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Is Social Security Taxable?

by kristine on July 18, 2010

For most people, Social Security retirement benefits are not taxable. However, about a third of people receiving retirement benefits must pay income tax on a portion of their benefits.

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