Fact Checking Bernie Sanders on Social Security
Bernie Sanders has made a number of statements about Social Security during his campaign for president, but are they true? The author provides a fact check analysis of some of Sanders’ statements.
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Feds Ask, ‘Where Can We Find Retirement Income Facts?’
In his second article in the series, FedSmith.com author Randy Silvey addresses some of the questions he received from readers on retirement topics such as investing in the TSP and learning how to know if you are on the right path towards a successful retirement.
How is the FERS Supplement Calculated?
If I retire under FERS with 36 years of service prior to age 66 when I could receive the full Social Security amount, how is the supplement calculated or valued?
A Fairer and More Economical Way to Calculate Social Security COLAs
The author proposes an alternate way of calculating the cost of living allowances for Social Security based on the process of computing cost of living adjustments for federal retirees that he says would result in tremendous long term savings.
Can I Apply for Half of My Husband’s Social Security While Waiting to Withdraw Mine?
I am planning to retire at age 63 and waiting to withdraw my Social Security until I reach age 66. While my husband is still working, can he withdraw his Social Security at age 64? Can I apply for half of his Social Security while I am waiting to withdraw my Social Security?
How to Maximize Your Federal Benefits for Your Family After Your Death
The issue of our own mortality is not one we like to think about or discuss with our loved ones. However, it is necessary for proper planning for the future, especially when it comes to matters of personal finance. The author discusses how to maximize some of your most important benefits as a federal employee in the event of your death.
Social Security And The GOP Debates
The author says that the candidates in the first Republican presidential debate failed to give voters any new or factual information on how to best reform Social Security. He discusses the flaws he sees with the information put forth by the candidates in what little discussion was had about Social Security.
Social Security’s Free-Fall Continues
The author demonstrates that the slight improvement in the insolvency date for Social Security’s combined trust fund is nothing more than a false positive.
Social Security’s (Missing) Guarantee
The author says that Social Security benefits are not guaranteed, and he points out that the government can revoke them at any time.
CBO: Social Security Needs a 4.4% Payroll Tax Increase
The Congressional Budget Office has released its long term budget report which includes a picture into the prospects of Social Security. If you are planning to retire soon, pay attention.
