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Five Common Social Security Myths Mar. 23, 2016
I probably could write a column called "The Top 100 Social Security Myths." But that would fill up h... Read More
Privacy Laws and Social Security Mar. 16, 2016
Q: I was married to my husband for over 30 years. He was an old-fashioned man who said that a woman'... Read More
Federal Report: 40 Percent Qualify for Need-Tested Benefits Jan. 27, 2016
As of December 2012, the total population of the United States — including members of the Arme... Read More
Long Gone Husband May Mean Extra Social Security to Some Jan. 20, 2016
I gave a couple women very nice Christmas presents over the recent holiday season. And I'm not talki... Read More
Man's Belief in Dog Jan. 07, 2016
Do people save dogs, or is it the other way around? That was the question posed to the audience afte... Read More
Three Reasons to Switch to Your Own Social Security Nov. 25, 2015
Q: I am about to turn 70, and I'm still working. When I was 66, I filed for widow's benefits on my h... Read More
Bernie Sanders Is a Socialist and So Are You Nov. 20, 2015
When it comes to politics, Americans are idiots. Because American voters are political ignoramuses,... Read More
The Earned Income Tax Credit: Small Benefits, Large Costs Oct. 29, 2015
When both liberals and conservatives like a government program, it usually means that it is expensiv... Read More
Sanders and Clinton vs. Capitalism Oct. 18, 2015
On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, along with other Democratic presidential candidates,... Read More
Social Security Filing Tips Oct. 14, 2015
Q: I have been a casual reader of your column for years. But now that I am finally approaching Socia... Read More
Should You Jump on the Social Security Maximizing Bandwagon? Oct. 07, 2015
If you are like me, almost every week your mailbox has at least a couple advertising fliers — ... Read More
Social Security Strategies for Spouses: Do You Know Your Options? Sep. 23, 2015
Dear Carrie: My wife and I are both turning 66, and I understand that this is "full retirement age"... Read More
Addressing the Social Security Disability Insurance Dis-Trust Fund Sep. 03, 2015
Have you ever wondered why your television screen is often filled with advertisements from law firms... Read More
Filing for Ex-Spousal Social Security Benefits Aug. 26, 2015
Dear Carrie: I'm turning 65 in a few months and getting close to retiring. My ex is also turning 65... Read More
This Is What Marriage Equality Looks Like -- For Your Finances Aug. 12, 2015
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
Get Government out of Marriage Altogether Jul. 28, 2015
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states must recognize same-sex marriages, dissenting Chief Ju... Read More
Social Security Questions: Where Can You Get Good Advice? Jul. 15, 2015
Dear Carrie: After reading guidebooks touting the benefits of taking Social Security early, I don't... Read More
The Many Benefits of a Life of Martial Arts Training Jun. 12, 2015
I had a very special moment last week that I'd like to share with you. After 30 years of Brazilian j... Read More
A Breath of Nature Is a Breath of Good Health May. 01, 2015
Last week, I looked at some of the contributing factors as to why the Japanese are the longest-livin... Read More
A Nod to Japanese Diet and a Deep Bow to Japanese Green Tea Apr. 24, 2015
As a nation, Japan has the longest-living people in the world. They are also among the healthiest. T... Read More
