Chris Stein, CFP®
Social Security Survivor Benefits and Delayed Benefits
A reader from Kentucky wonders if he can claim a Social Security survivor benefit while delaying his own benefit to age 70. “I have two...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
Social Security Benefit Calculators
A reader from Texas asks where to find good Social Security benefits calculators. "My sister needs to work for two more years to reach 40...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Sep 23, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
Deemed Filing Social Security Benefits
A reader from Idaho asks about deeming when filing for Social Security benefits. "My wife and I are both retired and living well on our...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Jul 29, 2022
- 5 min
Rules Surrounding Spousal Social Security Benefits
A reader from Connecticut asks about the rules surrounding when to claim a spousal Social Security benefit. "My husband is one year...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Jul 15, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Jul 1, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Apr 15, 2022
- 4 min
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....
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Jan 7, 2022
- 4 min
Searching For The Optimal Social Security Claiming Strategy
A reader from Idaho asks for advice on the optimal Social Security claiming strategy for himself and his wife. "I plan on taking SS at my...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Social Security Survivorship Benefits and Government Pension Clarification
A reader from Massachusetts asks about survivorship benefits, his spouse’s pension and his Social Security retirement benefit. “My wife...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Estimating A Future Social Security Benefit
A reader from Connecticut asks how to get a more accurate estimate of his future Social Security benefit. "I am hoping you can guide me...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Oct 15, 2021
- 4 min
Social Security Child-In-Care Benefits
A reader has made some comments about child-in-care benefits linked to Social Security. "On two recent podcasts, I've waited to hear you...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
Clarification on Retroactively Claiming Social Security Benefits
A reader from Maine would like to know more about how Social Security benefits can be claimed retroactively. “I will reach my Full...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Aug 20, 2021
- 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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