Understanding Social Security retirement benefits can be a daunting task for many, but even more so for divorcees. The eligibility rules are different when collecting a benefit on a former spouse’s employment record. The following article is meant to help demystify much of the confusion surrounding qualifying for a benefit and provide key guidelines to … Continued
Most of us imagine our transition to retirement will be filled with both excitement and relief; however many find the transition to have an unexpected emotional impact. As a way to manage the transition, a growing number of professionals are making a calculated “downshift” into a flexible state of semi-retirement that has both personal and … Continued
A neighbor growing up used to say that the “best thing about retirement is Monday morning.” While this may be true, as I write this – knee deep in a work day morning – it occurs to me that having a strategy that maximizes your social security benefits is another more tangible perk of retirement. … Continued