This week, January 27-31, is Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission offers a ton of free resources for…
Category: Social Security 101
Scrap the Cap
This is, by far, the most popularly supported strategy to increase contributions to Social Security. The vast majority of both…
Clock is Ticking: Trust Fund Running Out of Money
Many people may think the Social Security Trust Fund exists as a traditional savings account. But, though “trust fund” may…
The Social Security Fairness Act Has Been Signed Into Law & It’s BAD NEWS For the Trust Fund!
The Social Security Fairness Act has been signed into law. This legislation repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government…
How to Tell if You Should Apply for Social Security
When’s the right time to apply for Social Security? It’s a question that yields a different answer for everyone. This…