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December 24, 20240Comments

Can You Really Get Social Security While Living Abroad?

Summary: Living abroad doesn’t mean losing access to Social Security benefits. U.S. citizens can receive retirement, disability, and survivor benefits in many foreign countries, though certain locations restrict payments. Tax obligations,
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 23, 20240Comments

The Untold Story of Social Security and Inflation

Summary: Social Security in the United States provides essential income support, but inflation poses ongoing challenges. Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), calculated using the Consumer Price Index, aim to help beneficiaries keep up
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 22, 20240Comments

Pensions and Social Security: How to Balance the Two for Maximum Benefit

Summary: Balancing pensions and Social Security requires strategic planning to maximize retirement benefits. Retirees navigate complex factors like the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that may reduce
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 21, 20240Comments

Can You Rely on Social Security for Your Retirement? The Numbers Don’t Lie

Summary: Social Security is an essential part of retirement income, but it often falls short of covering the full financial needs of retirees. While payroll taxes fund these benefits, the system
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 20, 20240Comments

Social Security Credits: How Much Do You Really Need?

Summary: To qualify for Social Security benefits, individuals must accumulate Social Security credits over their working years. A minimum of 40 credits—typically earned in about ten years—is essential for retirement eligibility.
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 19, 20240Comments

COLA and Social Security: The Untold Story of Your Retirement Income

Summary: The blog post explains how Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) help Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation, preserving retirees’ buying power. It highlights COLA’s role in adjusting annual income
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 18, 20240Comments

Social Security and 401(k)s: How to Coordinate Your Income

Summary: Coordinating Social Security and 401(k) withdrawals is essential for maximizing retirement income while managing taxes effectively. Strategic timing can help retirees delay Social Security benefits, increasing monthly payments by 8%
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 17, 20240Comments

Does Social Security Cover Medical Costs? What You Should Expect

Summary: Planning for healthcare in retirement requires understanding how Social Security and Medicare interact and what coverage gaps exist. Social Security primarily provides income, while Medicare covers a portion of healthcare
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 16, 20240Comments

Why Every Self-Employed Retiree Needs to Rethink Social Security

Summary: Self-employed retirees face unique challenges with Social Security, which may not fully cover retirement needs. Their Social Security monthly benefits often depend on consistent contributions and well-planned retirement credits. For
by Sridhar Boppana
Social Security
December 15, 20240Comments

Can You Work and Still Get Social Security? Here’s the Truth

Summary: Working while receiving Social Security benefits requires careful planning. Although you can work and receive benefits at the same time, doing so before reaching full retirement age (FRA) may temporarily
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