Tag: Social Security
Clinical Psychologist Convicted for His Role in $600 Million Social Security Disability Scheme
A clinical psychologist in Kentucky has been convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration of more than $600 million.
5 Social Security Questions Everybody Should Be Able To Answer (Before Retiring)
When is the best age to take Social Security? The author provides some considerations for federal employees under FERS.
Is Social Security a Safety-Net or a Stipend For Wealthy Seniors?
Most people consider Social Security a safety net, but new research suggests that benefits fall disproportionately to the wealthy in retirement. The author provides an analysis.
How to Cut Your Tax Bill on Your Federal Retirement Income
Most of us don’t like paying taxes, but we have to. The author provides some tips on how you can save on taxes levied on your federal retirement benefits.
Full Social Security Retirement Benefits and a COLA Update
Requirements for full Social Security retirement benefits are changing in 2018. Also, here is an update on the 2018 COLA.
Five Steps Toward Your Financial Security
As part of National Social Security Month, the Social Security Administration is providing various activities to make the public more aware of the benefits of Social Security.
Debating Privatizing Social Security
Two writers debate the pros and cons of privatizing Social Security. The author summarizes their positions and offers his analysis.
Challenges for Social Security Under a New Administration
2016 was a great year for Social Security, however, the author says that this doesn’t mean President Trump has an easy job of balancing Social Security for the next four years.
2018 Federal Employee Pay Raise and COLAs
There is often confusion about the federal employee pay system. Here are some of the common misconceptions and an explanation.
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