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...
by SDP Team | Jan 4, 2018 | Social Security
A key decision that most American retirees need to make is when to start collecting Social Security benefits. You can begin receiving this income as early as age 62 and as late as age 70, and most people commonly take their benefits earlier rather than later. But what...
by SDP Team | Mar 10, 2017 | Social Security
Dispelling some misperceptions about the program. Some myths & misperceptions keep circulating about Social Security. These are worth dispelling, as more and more baby boomers are becoming eligible for their retirement benefits. Myth #1: Social Security will go...