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Scared and Learning the Hard Way Mar. 24, 2016
I recently received a heartbreaking letter from one of my readers, which resulted in the following e... Read More
Five Common Social Security Myths Mar. 23, 2016
I probably could write a column called "The Top 100 Social Security Myths." But that would fill up h... Read More
More Disability Controversy Mar. 02, 2016
Two weeks ago, I wrote a column discussing the Social Security disability program. I wrote about how... Read More
Taking Benefits at 66 Means More Money for This Couple Feb. 24, 2016
Q: My husband and I both will turn 66 in July. I have never worked outside the home, so I have no So... Read More
Disability Program Under Constant Review Feb. 17, 2016
I recently saw about two dozen pending proposals from legislation supposedly intended to improve the... Read More
Extra Earnings Don't Always Translate to Extra Benefits Feb. 10, 2016
Q: I know my Social Security benefits will be based on my last five years of earnings before I retir... Read More
Toxic Words Feb. 09, 2016
During this election year, we are destined to hear many words that are toxic in the way they misrepr... Read More
The So-Called 'New' Social Security Rules Are Actually the Old Rules Feb. 03, 2016
There is just so darn much misinformation out there about new Social Security rules. These rules hav... Read More
Two Options When Your Social Security Number is Compromised Jan. 28, 2016
DEAR MARY: About a month ago, my wallet was stolen out of my handbag while in the supermarket. I fil... Read More
Knowing Who's on Your Airplane Dec. 31, 2015
I don't know about you, but I'd like to think that the feds have screened the other passengers sitti... Read More
Social Security Update for 2016 Dec. 23, 2015
It has been my custom for most of the last 18 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the S... Read More
Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits? Dec. 23, 2015
Dear Carrie: I'm 59 and recently suffered a severe injury that prevents me from working, possibly f... Read More
Owning a Home -- From Mortgage to Showers Dec. 13, 2015
Dear Edith: I own a home worth $150,000 — all paid, no mortgage and in excellent shape. My onl... Read More
More Mailbox Miscellany Nov. 18, 2015
Last week, I was cleaning out my email inbox and answered lots of miscellaneous questions in one col... Read More
Must Boomers Take the Rap? Nov. 12, 2015
In the course of human events, many things need fixing. One of them is the cost of Medicare, climbin... Read More
Does an Ex-Spouse Qualify for Survivor Benefits? Nov. 11, 2015
Dear Carrie: I have a question regarding my Social Security benefits from my deceased ex-spouse. We... Read More
Mailbag Miscellany Nov. 11, 2015
This week, instead of concentrating on just one topic, I'm going to dig into my mailbag and answer r... Read More
Maximizing Strategies: Going, Going, Gone! Nov. 04, 2015
Congress and the president finally listened to me. With the budget bill agreement they reached a wee... Read More
China Needs More Children -- And So Do We Nov. 03, 2015
It made front-page headlines around the world when China's Communist Party announced the end of its ... Read More
Happy Halloween! 10 Tips to Treat Yourself to a More Secure Financial Future. Oct. 28, 2015
Dear Readers: If you're like most people, you've made a few hare-brained money decisions in your tim... Read More
