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Should you be concerned about the privacy of your Social Security data?

March 17, 2025 by Marcia Mantell

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The experts say, “Yes!” If you’ve ever had the breath knocked out of you, you know how you’re stunned and disoriented for a few seconds. Slowly, you start to breathe again. That’s how I felt—stunned and totally disoriented—when I attended a recent webinar about the privacy of your Social Security data. But I wasn’t so sure I started breathing again during the hour-long … [Read more...] about Should you be concerned about the privacy of your Social Security data?

WEP and GPO repealed—it took Congress 23 years to act

January 9, 2025 by Marcia Mantell

Image of the US Capitol with front page of the HR 82 law to repeal WEP and GPO

Many retired public sector workers will finally get the Social Security benefit they earned So, how is your New Year starting out? For nearly 3.5 million retirees who earned a pension from working in the public sector, it’s starting out great. That’s because after 23 years of haranguing in Congress, both houses finally passed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. In an … [Read more...] about WEP and GPO repealed—it took Congress 23 years to act

2025 Social Security COLA set at 2.5%

October 14, 2024 by Marcia Mantell

Social Security Round Ribbon banner image

There’s always a tremendous amount of speculation about Social Security’s annual cost of living (COLA) increase. In fact, the first soothsayers stir the pot as early as February or March each year. Yet the COLA is only announced after inflation rates are known for the third quarter. Right on time, the Social Security Administration released the 2025 Social Security COLA on … [Read more...] about 2025 Social Security COLA set at 2.5%

Working After 70?  Your Social Security Claim Triggers Medicare Part A (Part 3)

February 15, 2024 by Marcia Mantell

Happy Birthday Cake with candles For 70 Seventy Year Party

Don’t leave money on the table, or overcontribute to your HSA If you’re planning on working after age 70, you may run into a different situation with Medicare. But not because of Medicare. Rather, it has to do with your Social Security claiming strategy. And you may find you’ve been overly generous in contributing to your HSA. To build more details of all the HSA and … [Read more...] about Working After 70?  Your Social Security Claim Triggers Medicare Part A (Part 3)

Ready to Claim Social Security?

June 28, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

Checklist for Social Security if single

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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If your kitchen is anything like mine, it’s the place everyone gathers to talk about their day, share special moments, and ask important questions. And to see what’s cooking.

For me, there is a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and getting the timing just right.

My motto to live by: If you can make a lasagna, you can create a plan for retirement.

Look for an invitation to join me at my kitchen table where retirement is always on the menu.

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