How Do I Know What I Will Receive in Social Security Benefits?
How do I figure out what I will actually receive in Social Security benefits if I retire at age 55?
Social Security
Double Taxation of Social Security
The author says that what he describes as double taxation of Social Security benefits is unfair, but Congress has little option to address the situation.
Should Social Security Benefits Be Taxed?
One Congressman wants to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits paid to Americans in retirement.
New Law Aims to Prevent Social Security Identity Theft
A bill restricting how federal agencies can mail documents containing Social Security numbers has become law.
Bill Aims to Limit Agencies From Mailing Visible Social Security Numbers
Congress has passed legislation that would restrict the publication of Social Security numbers on federal documents that are sent through the mail.
How Much Do I Need In Savings If I Want $X Per Year In Retirement and Not Run Out of Money?
Federal employees have several retirement savings benefits at their disposal. The author explains how these can work together to create a full retirement income.
SSA Warns Americans to Be Wary of Scams
The Social Security Administration is warning Americans to remain vigilant about ongoing scams targeting Social Security benefits.
Millions in Improper Payments ‘Misdirected’ Through my Social Security Program
An Inspector General report says that about $6 million in Social Security benefits were lost over a three year period through the my Social Security program.
Alternative Ways to Determine Future COLAs
Alternative ways have at times been considered for computing benefits payments to federal retirees. The author describes some of the options.
Social Security: It’s All Part of the Plan
The author says that Social Security is gradually heading towards a financial crisis, and the worst part about it is there seems to be no plan to deal with it.
