Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Late Baby Boomers
By John ManganaroPeople born at the end of the generation face a different claiming outlook than their older counterparts.
August 27, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the High-Earning CoupleWhile each working spouse may have their own sizable benefit, their claiming decisions should be carefully coordinated.
August 19, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of a Couple's Many ChoicesIt's essential for spouses with large differences in age and earnings, for instance, to coordinate their claiming choices carefully.
August 05, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Pension OffsetIn this case study, the wife must contend with two Social Security rules that hit some retirees with pensions.
July 16, 2024
Social Security Claiming: A Tale of Two Survivor BenefitsA woman is elegible for benefits from two deceased ex-spouses. How should she time her claims?
June 24, 2024
Two Social Security Claiming Case Studies, One ConclusionWhile it's not true in every situation, the math shows that many people should wait to collect benefits.
May 28, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Widowed Late BoomerCarl's wife died with a substantial earnings history. When should he claim his benefits?
April 11, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Classic Case of DivorceAn ex-spouse can generally get 50% of the former partner's primary benefit, regardless of when it's claimed.