Information and a checklist Too many myths and misconceptions swirl around Social Security. It’s frankly amazing how much people think they know about the program…and how wrong they can be. One of the most common misunderstandings concerns Social Security for divorced individuals. It can be quite a surprise when divorced women discover they can claim benefits based on their … [Read more...] about Social Security for Divorced Individuals
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is Here
Time to Reshop Your Part D Plan for 2026 I left Dunkin' Donuts this morning with a medium hot coffee on a blustery fall day. Two construction workers walked behind me, laughing. One of them said that when he retires, he plans to spend every morning sitting in Dunkin's. The other guy chimed in, saying he’ll do the same. He can’t wait to drink coffee and eat donuts every day. … [Read more...] about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is Here
Social Security for Married Couples – Part 2
Example Cases to Check out Social Security decisions for married couples are best approached step-by-step. Then the rules make more sense. There are several “behind-the-scenes” calculations that you don’t see on your statements. Different options are compared to see if either spouse will be eligible for a spousal benefit. At the end of the process, each spouse will receive … [Read more...] about Social Security for Married Couples – Part 2
Social Security for Married Couples
Key information and a checklist before you claim Are you happily married today? You’ll probably need to keep that in mind when you sit down to figure out your Social Security claiming strategy. There may be a healthy debate over who will claim first. And it may be hard to consider how your decision could affect your spouse after you die. Not such a pleasant topic. But super … [Read more...] about Social Security for Married Couples
Mantell Retirement Consulting Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Much has changed in retirement from 2005 to 2025 It is wild to think that I started my independent consulting business 20 years ago this month. Frankly, I can’t believe it. On the one hand, it seems like just yesterday that I was setting up my office in the basement of my house. On the other hand, there is such a rich and wonderful history of clients and projects that I … [Read more...] about Mantell Retirement Consulting Celebrates 20th Anniversary
