Many Women believe they are not entitled to Social Security if they are divorced. The truth is you can get Social Security on your ex-spouse’s record under certain circumstances even if you are divorced. There are two U.S. Social Security benefits you may be entitled to—spousal support and survivor benefits. If you qualify and your […]
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5 TIPS TO NEW SOCIAL SECURITY LAW The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made some significant changes to Social Security law. The new laws do away with some lucrative claiming strategies. You may still be eligible for these additional funds, but if you are, you need to act quickly. If you will be 66 or […]
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Social Security: How is it Calculated? As you approach retirement, you’ll want to know what your future Social security payment will be. As I talk to readers, I find there is confusion about how benefits are calculated. Some think it is based on your last five or ten years of work and that taking a […]
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Social Security is a major component of retirement financial existence. Knowing these facts will help you make informed decisions that may affect your income for the rest of your life. FULL RETIREMENT AGE Full Retirement Age is when Social Security considers you eligible for full retirement benefits. Full Retirement Age used to be 65 for […]
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Social Security and Divorce Most Common Questions-Caller #6 Question From Al–Can He Get Spousal Support if He’s Divorced? He’s 58 and just getting his feet wet learning about retirement and doesn’t know where to start. (He needs to read my book!) He had been married for 30 years. Both he and his wife have worked enough to […]
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What Is The Government Pension Offset? Will I Lose My Social Security Benefit? Caller #5-Marge-Why don’t people say anything about the WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision) and the GPO (Government Pension Offset) for Social Security? Answer-The show has talked about these, but it’s a good time to talk about it again. We’ve helped a lot of […]
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Confusion between “File and Suspend” and “Claim and Switch” Solved Caller #4-Ron. I did the file and suspend spousal benefit at 66 and I’m now 68. I get half of my wife’s Full Retirement Age benefit. When I go on the Social Security website, I don’t see the 8% increase in my benefit. I just see […]
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$150 Billion Transferred From Retirement Fund To Disability Fund. Will That Affect My Social Security Check? Josh Jalinski, the Financial Quarterback, WOR Radio NYC Interviews Donna Davis “Back by Popular Demand we have Donna Davis…She’s great at making financial matters clear…You have a wonderful way to make things simple.”–Josh Jalinski Amazon #1 Best Sellers by Donna […]
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The File and Suspend—Who is Eligible for Social Security File and Suspend? Josh Jalinski, the Financial Quarterback, WOR Radio NYC I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Josh Jalinski, the Financial Quarterback, on WOR Radio. Being on Josh’s show is always an adventure. He provides invaluable information in all areas of financial planning and he […]
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For the past seven months, I have been researching and writing about the ‘Basics of Retirement.’ When I turned 58 years old and realized I didn’t know how it all worked, I decided to find out. The first thing I discovered is that I was not alone. In reading articles and blogs and listening to […]
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