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How the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is Affected When Combining Retirement Benefits

Chris Stein, CFP®

Aug 20
3 min

How the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is Affected When Combining Retirement Benefits

A Missouri reader wonders about the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) if he combines non-Social Security and Social Security...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Oct 9, 2020
5 min

COVID-19's Impact on Social Security

A reader would like to know about how COVID-19 will impact his Social Security benefits.

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Social Security, Roth Conversions, and an Elaboration on Ed Slott

Chris Stein, CFP®

Sep 25, 2020
5 min

Social Security, Roth Conversions, and an Elaboration on Ed Slott

A reader would like information on the impact on her own retirement benefit of claiming the survivor benefit from her deceased husband....

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How Do I Know Which Survivor Social Security Benefits to Claim?

Chris Stein, CFP®

Sep 4, 2020
2 min

How Do I Know Which Survivor Social Security Benefits to Claim?

A reader would like to know about claiming Social Security benefits on his deceased spouse's record. "My wife passed away last year. Can...

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Social Security Statements and Where to Find Your Estimated Benefits

Chris Stein, CFP®

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

Social Security Statements and Where to Find Your Estimated Benefits

Two people ask about Social Security Statements and where to find estimated benefits.

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Oct 18, 2019
3 min

Should I File Retroactively?

Many people wonder, “Should I file retroactively for Social Security Benefits?”. The question this week is from someone considering...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Aug 23, 2019
3 min

Military Earnings Credit

This week, a question from a retired U.S. Marine who wants clarification on a Social Security earnings credit for military members: I...

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Filing for Social Security Benefits Retroactively

Chris Stein, CFP®

Jun 28, 2019
2 min

Filing for Social Security Benefits Retroactively

I recently received a question about filing retroactively for Social Security benefits: Am I eligible for one or six months of...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Nov 28, 2018
1 min

2019 COLA Changes

2019 COLA Changes Well, the wait is over for the 2019 announcement on the cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security. I have...

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Benefits Repayment After Withdrawing Your Application

Chris Stein, CFP®

Oct 31, 2018
1 min

Benefits Repayment After Withdrawing Your Application

I received the following question recently: “I need to repay my Social Security benefits after withdrawing my application. I filed in...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

May 16, 2018
2 min

Beware of Retroactive Benefits

A little issue has come to our attention with regard to the way Social Security offices process your application for benefits once you...

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Switching Social Security Disability Benefits to Retirement Benefits

Chris Stein, CFP®

Jan 31, 2018
2 min

Switching Social Security Disability Benefits to Retirement Benefits

The following multi-part question came in recently: “I am on SS disability benefits now. Next year I reach my full retirement age of...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Oct 25, 2017
2 min

Question on Retroactive Benefits

The following question came in from a blog reader: “I am confused by Social Security retroactive benefits. I went in recently to file...

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Social Security Benefit Estimate Assumptions

Chris Stein, CFP®

Aug 16, 2017
2 min

Social Security Benefit Estimate Assumptions

The benefit estimate generated by the Social Security Administration can be confusing for many people, especially younger workers. What...

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How Does the Earnings Test Affect My Monthly Benefit?

Chris Stein, CFP®

May 17, 2017
2 min

How Does the Earnings Test Affect My Monthly Benefit?

You may be aware of the Social Security Earnings Test, but you may not know how it will directly affect your Social Security benefit...

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Delays in Your Delayed Retirement Credits

Chris Stein, CFP®

May 10, 2017
2 min

Delays in Your Delayed Retirement Credits

Did you know you could have a delay in receiving your delayed retirement credits? This week, I’d like to take a look at some of the...

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When Can You Claim Your Social Security Retirement Benefit?

Chris Stein, CFP®

Sep 21, 2016
2 min

When Can You Claim Your Social Security Retirement Benefit?

Simply put, you can claim your Social Security retirement benefit any time after you turn 62. However, since this is Social Security...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Aug 31, 2016
2 min

Beware – Retroactive Benefits

A little issue has come to our attention with regard to the way Social Security offices process your application for benefits once you...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Jun 22, 2016
1 min

Social Security Claiming Options

Most people can first claim their Social Security retirement benefit at age 62, which is younger than the Full Retirement Age (FRA). The...

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Chris Stein, CFP®

Jun 1, 2016
2 min

What is the Earnings Test?

Social Security was originally designed to replace a portion of your income after you retire. Yet for a variety of reasons many people...

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How the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is Affected When Combining Retirement Benefits

COVID-19's Impact on Social Security

Social Security, Roth Conversions, and an Elaboration on Ed Slott

How Do I Know Which Survivor Social Security Benefits to Claim?

Social Security Statements and Where to Find Your Estimated Benefits

Should I File Retroactively?

Military Earnings Credit

Filing for Social Security Benefits Retroactively

2019 COLA Changes

Benefits Repayment After Withdrawing Your Application

Beware of Retroactive Benefits

Switching Social Security Disability Benefits to Retirement Benefits

Question on Retroactive Benefits

Social Security Benefit Estimate Assumptions

How Does the Earnings Test Affect My Monthly Benefit?

Delays in Your Delayed Retirement Credits

When Can You Claim Your Social Security Retirement Benefit?

Beware – Retroactive Benefits

Social Security Claiming Options

What is the Earnings Test?

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