Where do you fit in Social Security's 4 claiming categories? April is Social Security education month. So, let’s learn more about this crazy-complicated, but oh-so-important program that will become the foundation to your retirement income. A critical topic to understand: the 4 claiming categories. To help you get your arms around Social Security, I’ll post … [Read more...] about Social Security: Claiming Categories
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Learn to Navigate the SSA Website
This Scavenger Hunt Helps You Find the Social Security Information You Need Online It is shocking to hear the number of misconceptions people have around Social Security. Among them are that you can claim at 62 and get a bump up at Full Retirement Age. Not so. Another is that divorced spouses cannot claim on an ex-spouse. But, if you meet certain rules, you sure … [Read more...] about Learn to Navigate the SSA Website
Tried and True Recipes for Retirement (and Dessert) – Apple, Pumpkin, Balanced Pies
I love to bake. I love to bake pies. My husband’s favorite pie is Dutch apple crumb pie. I’ve been using the same recipe I found on the back of a Ready Crust® pie crust label. That was 30 years ago when we first got married! My younger daughter’s favorite is pumpkin pie. The kind that uses One Pie® pumpkin and molasses. Lately, I’ve found that I am making a … [Read more...] about Tried and True Recipes for Retirement (and Dessert) – Apple, Pumpkin, Balanced Pies
