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Search Results for: social security

Non-Retirement Social Security Benefits: Survivor Benefits

by
Laura Williams
CFP®, ChSNC® - Senior Financial Advisor

July 29, 2025

The picture is of an older man sitting alone at the beach at sunset to represent survivor benefits from Social Security.

Most people know about Social Security’s retirement benefits but are less familiar with others, like survivor benefits. 

What’s Going On With Social Security?

by
Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder


Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor


Laura Williams
CFP®, ChSNC® - Senior Financial Advisor

July 23, 2025

Learn how today’s Social Security news could impact your future benefits.

Non-Retirement Social Security Benefits: Family Benefits 

by
Laura Williams
CFP®, ChSNC® - Senior Financial Advisor

April 28, 2025

The picture is of a grandfather playing with his baby grandchild to represent the Social Security Family Benefit.

Social Security Family Benefits or “spousal” or “child” benefits can benefit family members based on a retired worker’s earnings record.

The Social Security Fairness Act – Leveling Retirement Income for All 

by
Kelly Robertie
Associate Financial Advisor

April 28, 2025

The picture shows a carpenter's level which represents the leveling of Social Security benefits since the passing of the Social Security Fairness Act.

The Social Security Fairness Act allows public servants to draw pensions and Social Security if they worked enough in the private sector.

How to Calculate Your Social Security Retirement Benefit

by
Laura Williams
CFP®, ChSNC® - Senior Financial Advisor

March 27, 2025

The picture shows a blackboard with figures on it to represent calculating your Social Security benefit.

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When Can I Retire: How Will Social Security Affect My Retirement?

by
Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

October 25, 2024

Plan your retirement with insights on Social Security benefits.

Your Social Security Account Is Changing

by
Brandon Garneau
Associate Financial Advisor

August 29, 2024

The picture shows a man in his 50s or 60s on a laptop because he is logging into his Social Security account.

The Social Security Administration has made changes to the login procedure. Here is what those changes will mean for you.

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