by SDP Team | Jul 28, 2021 | Social Security
written by, Conrad Slate The most misunderstood but highly important factor is the advantage of waiting. It is not for everyone, but each month you wait beyond your Social Security Full Retirement Age (FRA) your benefit increases 2/3 of one percent. That’s a...
by SDP Team | Jul 28, 2021 | Social Security
written by Conrad Slate That is one of the most common questions we hear in our planning process. The following statements are common when considering the question above: I looked at my statement and it’s only $XXX monthly difference if I start now. Why wait...
by SDP Team | Feb 11, 2020 | Social Security
One of the most asked about topics for any retirement planning professional is Social Security. It is one of the most important pieces of income for most retirees, and is often the least understood. As major overhauls to the program are kicked down the road, there...
by SDP Team | Jan 28, 2019 | Social Security
Millions of people who receive Social Security benefits are retired workers who depend on the program for a substantial portion of their total income. But many other Social Security takers are actually not yet retired, choosing to work while they receive monthly...
by SDP Team | May 23, 2018 | Social Security
Who thinks of children when talking about Social Security? It may not be a common word association, but perhaps it should be. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that, in 2017, it distributed $2.6 billion dollars each month to benefit 4.2 million...
by SDP Team | Mar 1, 2018 | Social Security
In monitoring your Social Security profile, you may help to thwart fraud. Could your personal information soon be stolen? The possibility cannot be dismissed. Sensitive financial and medical data pertaining to your life may not be as safe as you think, and thieves may...