Will Goodson Earns Top Social Security Designation
As many of you know, Will Goodson is not only one of our lead financial advisors, but also our “Social Security Expert.” And recently he’s taken his knowledge of this complex subject to the next level by attaining the National Social Security Advisors (NSSA®) designation.
Social Security Part 6: When to File and Remaining Strategies
Over the last several months, we’ve covered the ins and outs of Social Security. In this final post for our blog series we’re discussing the decision on when to file for benefits.
Social Security Part 5: How Your Benefits May Be Reduced
Up to this point in our Social Security blog series, we have covered the core components of Social Security, including eligibility, different benefits that are available, and how benefits are taxed.
Social Security Part 4: Taxation of Benefits
Thus far in our Social Security blog series, we have covered the basics of how retirement benefits are calculated and how individuals become eligible for Social Security. We have also discussed benefits available for spouses, surviving spouses, and family members.
Social Security Part 3: Benefits for Family Members and Survivors
Our last post discussed the Social Security benefits available to spouses. Today’s post will focus on what happens when an individual receiving Social Security passes away, and the benefits surviving spouses and other family members may receive.
Social Security Part 2: Benefits for Spouses
In the first part of our Social Security blog series, we discussed the basics of retirement benefits. It’s equally important to understand what benefits are available for spouses.
Social Security Part 1: The Basics
Social Security is an important part of the retirement plans we create for our clients. It is one of the only guaranteed sources of income available to most retirees.
Will on Houston Matters Discussing Social Security Changes
There’s a new Social Security rule going into effect at the end of this month, and it could impact when you decide to start collecting your benefits.
Social Security Benefits “Frozen” in 2016
Social Security benefits will not receive an inflation-adjustment increase for 2016. The announcement was made on October 15th via a press release from the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to the Social Security Act, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are not required …
Medicare: An Overview
Understanding your Medicare options is no simple task. This brief overview will help you understand the main aspects of Medicare and help you determine which options are right for you. The first step is knowing when you are eligible to …
Social Security & the Marshmallow Test
Beginning in the late 1960’s, a professor at Stanford University began a series of studies on delayed gratification. Pre-school children were given a single marshmallow and then offered a choice: they could eat the marshmallow immediately or they could wait …