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Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Social Security
A reader from Colorado asks for clarification on a couple of questions regarding the effects of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) on...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Do Stock Options Count Towards Social Security Earnings?
A reader from Washington wonders if stock options should be counted toward earnings when considering Social Security. “My husband retired...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jan 26, 20244 min read
1,273 views
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Paying Back Social Security Benefits
A reader from Mississippi asks if his wife will have to pay back her Social Security benefit after returning to work. "My wife retired in...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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Social Security Voluntary Suspension of Benefits
A reader from Colorado looks for clarification on the law regarding voluntary suspension of benefits. "I read the article "Delaying Your...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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Social Security Survivor and Personal Benefits
A reader from Washington seeks clarification on claiming a Social Security survivor benefit and the timing of claiming her own benefit....
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 8, 20235 min read
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The Social Security Earnings Limit For Self Employed Individuals
A reader from Texas looks for clarification on the rules surrounding the Social Security earnings limit for self-employed people. "My...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 28, 20236 min read
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Claiming A Benefit Before Age 70
A local Colorado reader wonders how she can begin claiming a Social Security survivor benefit until claiming her own full benefit at age...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 14, 20232 min read
189 views
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Timing Of Social Security Spousal and Survivorship Benefits
A reader from Kansas asks a question from a client regarding Social Security and the claiming of benefits. "I have a client who asked a...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 30, 20233 min read
404 views
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Social Security and A Sisters Ability To Claim A Benefit
A reader in Georgia asks a couple of questions about his sister’s ability to claim a Social Security benefit. “My question is about my...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 7, 20235 min read
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Retroactive Social Security Benefits
A reader from Massachusetts looks for clarification on his retroactive Social Security benefit. “My age is 67 + 2 months. I am...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Oct 21, 20222 min read
499 views
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Social Security Earnings Before Age 22
A reader from Connecticut asks about counting Social Security earnings before age 22. “I see other references to counting earnings from...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 23, 20224 min read
258 views
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Social Security COLAs For Ages 60-62
A reader from Michigan wonders about Social Security COLAs for ages 60-62 in high inflationary environments. "I was born in 1961, so my...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Sep 9, 20225 min read
3,584 views
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Updating An Address On Your Social Security Card
A reader from Kansas asks how she can change the address on her Social Security card. “How can I change my address? I also need a new...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Aug 26, 20222 min read
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Social Security Maximum Deferred Credits
A reader from Indiana looks for advice on the exact month he should file for his Social Security retirement benefit to get the maximum...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 15, 20225 min read
502 views
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Backdating Social Security Benefits
A reader from Washington State would like some clarity on backdating her Social Security benefits. “I am 70. I filed for Social Security...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jul 1, 20226 min read
1,051 views
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Cost-Of-Living Adjustment and PIAs
A reader wonders about cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to his Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) and his Social Security benefit. “With...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 24, 20222 min read
268 views
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Including Additional Years Of Work For Social Security
A reader wonders if his brother, who didn't initially pay into Social Security, will be allowed to include additional years of work...
Chris Stein, CFP®
Jun 10, 20223 min read
206 views
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Social Security Payroll Taxes
A reader from North Dakota asks about the percentage of Social Security tax being withheld from her paycheck. “What percentage is...
Chris Stein, CFP®
May 27, 20221 min read
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Pension Survivor Benefits Reducing Social Security Benefit
A reader from Massachusetts looks for clarification on whether survivorship benefits from his spouse's pension will reduce his Social...
Chris Stein, CFP®
May 13, 20224 min read
265 views
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Will My PIA Be Adjusted For Inflation?
A reader asks if his Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) will be adjusted for inflation while he delays his Social Security benefit to age 70....
Chris Stein, CFP®
Apr 15, 20224 min read
3,525 views
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