Chris Stein, CFP®
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 24, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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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 27, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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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®
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Clarification On A Potential Social Security Spousal Benefit
A reader from Michigan looks for clarification on the potential spousal benefit for his wife. I am a 65-year-old anesthesiologist. God...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
Social Security Taxation and Allowable Deductions
A reader from Ohio asks for clarification regarding 2021 Social Security taxation and allowable deductions. Today I sat down to do my...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Feb 4, 2022
- 4 min
Social Security Child-In-Care Spousal Benefits.
A reader from Oregon asks for clarification regarding Social Security's Child-In-Care spousal benefit. I'm doing some research for a...
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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
How Can I Claim A Social Security Survivor Benefit?
A reader from Washington asks about claiming a Social Security survivor benefit. My wife passed away in 2010 at the age of 52. I am now...
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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®
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Clarification on Spousal Social Security Benefits
A reader from Michigan looks for clarification on Social Security spousal benefits. "I am a 65-year-old anesthesiologist who would like...
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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 29, 2021
- 5 min
New 2022 Social Security COLA Adjustments and History
Chris sits down on a solo mission to discuss and answer questions about the recently announced 2022 Social Security revisions. COLA and...
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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 17, 2021
- 5 min
Clarification On Claiming Social Security Survivor Benefits
A reader from Delaware has a question about claiming Social Security survivor benefits. "My cousin's ex-husband was born in October 1954...
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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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Chris Stein, CFP®
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
Social Security Disability Benefits & The Rules Behind Delaying Your Retirement Benefit
A Florida reader collecting Social Security disability benefits looks for clarification on delaying his Social Security retirement...
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