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100 Social Security Myths Busted Sep. 28, 2022
I've just released a new book. It's called "Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts." You can get a... Read More
Delayed Retirement Credits Explained Sep. 21, 2022
People who delay starting their Social Security beyond their full retirement age get a bonus equal t... Read More
Early Retirement Reduction Can Be Adjusted Later Sep. 14, 2022
There is a little-known Social Security rule that may help some people who started their Social Secu... Read More
Why Privatizing Social Security Can't Work Sep. 07, 2022
About a month or so ago, I wrote a column in which I just briefly mentioned that any plans to privat... Read More
The Social Security Earnings Penalty for Self-Employed People Aug. 31, 2022
"Well, Tom, you see, I'm a farmer. I got me about 100 acres of beans, and I really only work two mon... Read More
The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account Aug. 29, 2022
More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply... Read More
Classic Ann Landers Aug. 28, 2022
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More
Family Maximum Doesn't Apply to Couples Aug. 24, 2022
I frequently get questions from soon-to-be retirees who have heard about a "family maximum" that app... Read More
Another Misleading Headline Aug. 17, 2022
I don't know how you folks get by without being scared out of your wits by misleading Social Securit... Read More
Seniors Paid Into Social Security and Medicare. Hands Off Them, GOP Aug. 16, 2022
For the second time this year, a key Senate Republican has suggested that Social Security and Medica... Read More
Don't Fall For Catchy and Scary Headlines Aug. 10, 2022
I guess I picked a bad title when I called my little guidebook "Social Security: Simple and Smart." ... Read More
Curtain's Going Up. Will Your Second Act Be A Hit? Aug. 04, 2022
Hate to frighten you, but something awful is going to happen when you retire from your current job. ... Read More
Why Should You Believe Me? Aug. 03, 2022
I frequently hear from readers who tell me about Social Security-related advice they got from a frie... Read More
Sometimes, You Just Can't Win Jul. 27, 2022
I'll tell you this: Sometimes, you just can't win. I've learned over the years that you have to have... Read More
Nothing That Special About Age 70 Jul. 20, 2022
I wrote a recent column in which I pointed out that waiting until 70 to start your Social Security, ... Read More
Women Married to Jerks Jul. 13, 2022
If my emails are any indication, there sure are a lot of rotten husbands out there! That's why I kee... Read More
Flip-Flops After 50 Jul. 08, 2022
Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More
More Mailbag Questions Jul. 06, 2022
Last week, instead of writing a column centered around just one Social Security topic, I decided to ... Read More
Reach in the Mailbag Jun. 29, 2022
I usually like to write columns centered on one particular Social Security topic. But every once in ... Read More
Always Picking a Fight Jun. 25, 2022
Dear Annie: I'm a professional woman who's been married for over 40 years and has two wonderful, hap... Read More
