Social Security

The State of Social Security

The annual report on Social Security’s financial condition was recently released, and many are worried about the program’s solvency. The annual cost of the program is expected to exceed its income for the next 75 years starting in 2020. And, the trust fund that covers retirement benefits is expected to be depleted by 2034. This [...]

By |2019-06-03T22:12:07-04:00June 3rd, 2019|Social Security|

A Change to Social Security

Social Security may be in jeopardy: The latest projection from the trustees of Social Security and Medicare shows that the program won’t be able to pay out full benefits by 2035 if Congress makes no changes. The program is already running low on funds, and there have been budget cuts over the past few years. [...]

By |2019-05-03T15:02:51-04:00May 3rd, 2019|Social Security|

Protect Yourself from Social Security Fraud

Recently, the Social Security Administration announced that they are taking action in an attempt to crack down on Social Security fraud. With the biggest Social Security day of the year, October 11, fast approaching, where Social Security beneficiaries find out how much, if any, of a “raise” they are going to get for the year. [...]

By |2018-10-09T01:16:33-04:00October 9th, 2018|Retirement, Social Security|

What Role Does Social Security Play in Your Retirement Strategy?

More than likely, Social Security will represent a portion of your monthly retirement income. But, how big of a role will it play in your overall retirement strategy? According to a recent survey performed by The NHP Foundation, 62% of retirees who’ve created a budget stated that Social Security income will contribute to at least [...]

By |2018-04-16T16:16:35-04:00April 16th, 2018|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Social Security|
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