Social Security Claiming: A Tale of Two Survivor Benefits
By John ManganaroA woman is elegible for benefits from two deceased ex-spouses. How should she time her claims?
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.
April 01, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of Two Marriages, Two DivorcesMatters can get complicated when someone has multiple ex-spouses from unions that lasted more than 10 years.
March 14, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Public PensionPension income can complicate the planning picture, especially if the employer didn't pay into Social Security.
February 29, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Age and Earnings GapGreg is seven years older and earns more than his wife, Alice. When should they file for benefits?
February 09, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the High-Earning HusbandIn this case study, one spouse earns much more than the other. When should they file for benefits?
January 30, 2024
Case Study: When Should This Divorced Widow Claim Social Security?There is nothing simple about Social Security claiming. In this scenario, our experts run the numbers.
March 17, 2022
When Talent Arrives by an Unconventional PathThere are hidden gems when looking behind several resumes. Here's one example.