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Have You Checked Your Social Security Statement for Errors?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: April 7, 2018 4:12 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What should you do if you find errors in your Social Security statement? The author lists some suggestions and also highlights the need to periodically check your statements.

Which States Have the Highest Income Tax Rates?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 15, 2018 1:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
United States map from the Tax Foundation showing the income tax rates in each state

A new report breaks down income tax rates by state. Which states are likely to be best for retirees?

Second-Litter Subsidy Says A Lot About Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: March 15, 2018 5:57 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says a little used feature of Social Security says a lot about the program’s coming crisis. It may cost future retirees nearly 1/2 trillion in benefits.

Can I Estimate What My Monthly CSRS and Social Security Payments Will Be?

By Debbie VenselUpdated: March 15, 2018 5:57 PM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment
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I’m confused about my 35 years of CSRS Offset and Social Security pensions. Can I estimate how much will I get in monthly pensions from both?

Your Lost Savings on Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: January 29, 2018 1:32 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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How much money is Social Security costing you in terms of lost savings? The author offers an analysis.

How Does the GPO Affect Your Pension?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJanuary 18, 2018 2:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the Government Pension Offset, and how does it affect your pension?

How Does the WEP Affect Your Retirement Income?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJanuary 9, 2018 2:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Social Security cards with cash and benefit amount numbers

What is the Windfall Elimination Provision, and how can it affect your retirement income?

Turning Social Security Into Welfare

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithDecember 8, 2017 3:35 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) shared his ideas on Social Security in a recent interview. The author says they would ultimately turn it into a welfare program.

CBO’s Improving, Pessimistic View of Social Security’s Future

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithOctober 30, 2017 10:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

A new CBO report highlights improvements to the financial health of Social Security but remains pessimistic about its future overall.

When Can You Expect Your First Social Security Payment?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOctober 25, 2017 3:38 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Social Security card stuck in the middle of a pile of cash

When can you expect to get your first Social Security payment in retirement? The answer might surprise you.

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