Find the checklist that fits your situation You may have heard me talk about Social Security during a webinar, workshop, or podcast. Or you might be an avid reader of my Social Security articles. I hope you do both! Even if not, those who are 50 or 55 and older are thinking about Social Security. And those in their 60s are feeling like they are ready to claim Social … [Read more...] about Ready to Claim Social Security?
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Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?
Time to take a fresh look April is National Social Security month. An opportune time to take a fresh look at your benefits estimate. Even if retirement is years away. If you haven’t taken a peek lately, you’ll be surprised to see a new version of the Social Security statement. Simply log into your online account or create your own “MySocialSecurity” account on … [Read more...] about Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?
The 2021 Fearless Retirement Summit & Social Security Checklists
Welcome to the follow up information from The Fearless Retirement Summit - 2021, hosted by Tom Morris of Northwestern Mutual. I hope you had a an excellent experience and learned why it's so important to retire to something. And, of course, are now more knowledgeable about Social Security. Everyone approaches retirement in unique and special ways. But there are some … [Read more...] about The 2021 Fearless Retirement Summit & Social Security Checklists
How Much Do You Really Know about Social Security?
Social Security benefits are the most important source of cash many people have for retirement. The checks won’t necessarily be your biggest source of income. But it is the very foundation upon which your financial success is built. You can think of this source of money like the foundation of your own house. Without strong and sturdy blocks of cement, … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Really Know about Social Security?
Social Security Turns 85: A Key Milestone in Women’s Financial Freedom
It’s hard to imagine a more important financial law than the Social Security Act of 1935. For most of us, Social Security will be the foundation of our retirement income. And, for the vast majority of retirees, it is the single most important reason they live above the poverty level. So, it was to be with much fanfare that we recognized and celebrated … [Read more...] about Social Security Turns 85: A Key Milestone in Women’s Financial Freedom
