Category Archives: Social Security

Retirement, Social Security · November 29, 2017

The Social Security Norm That is Costing You Money

By now you know that I have long advised that it is smart for the highest wage earner in a household to wait as long as possible to begin claiming Social Security retirement benefits.

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Insurance, Retirement, Social Security · October 5, 2016

Social Security Sends Another Lesson On Why Delaying Is So Important

Before the end of October, Social Security will announce the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) retirement beneficiaries will get for 2017. Or rather, what they won’t get. Because of the way the COLA is calculated the inflation adjustment is…

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Home Loans, Retirement, Saving, Social Security · October 28, 2015

4 Ways New Mortgage Rules Can Save You a Ton of Money

Whether you are buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, new federally required disclosure documents make it easy-yes, I said easy-to be a super smart mortgage shopper.

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Retirement, Social Security · September 23, 2015

What You Need to Know About Social Security “Going Broke.”

You know that I think it is smart to delay taking Social Security as long as possible, so you can then receive the biggest possible Social Security payout. But I often hear from many of you that you are worried…

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Home Loans, Retirement, Saving, Social Security · June 24, 2015

How to Get the Most Out of Social Security

Your Social Security retirement benefit is one of the most valuable pieces of your retirement plan. Not only will it likely account for a large portion of your income when you retire, but it also has an incredible feature: your…

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Retirement, Social Security · May 23, 2013

Noted Financial Adviser Suze Orman To Speak At Vet School Commencement

Personal finance guru Suze Orman has a message for college students debating whether to take out thousands of dollars in student loan debt to get a master's degree or professional degree: Make sure it's worth it.

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Retirement, Saving, Social Security · February 24, 2013

Gay Americans pay more taxes for fewer rights

That nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage is encouraging progress for those of us who believe that everyone deserves to have basic civil rights. But, even if every state in the country could pass a…

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