John W Weldon Cpa
Los Angeles, CA:
Minimizing Tax on Social Security Benefits
Whether your Social Security benefits are taxable (and, if so, the amount that is taxed) depends on a number of issues. The following facts will help you understand the taxability of your Social Security benefits.
How to Maximize Social Security Benefits
A growing number of online tools can help you figure out an optimal 'claiming strategy.'
Top 6 Myths About Social Security Benefits
Misinformation on retirement benefits is common. We'll set the record straight.
What does divorce have to do with Social Security benefits?
Special rules concerning Social Security benefits that are available to you, but only if you had been married for 10 years or more
How to Boost Social Security Benefits for Surviving Spouses
Boosting Social Security survivor benefits can make a significant difference for your spouse
How to get a Social Security benefit that's 88% larger
Nixing "zero income" years from your earnings record could boost your benefit.
How divorce and death affect Social Security benefits
Anyone considering divorce or remarriage should consider all the ramifications, including the impact on Social Security.
5 Ways to Get Your Ex's Social Security Benefits
Even if you are divorced, you may be entitled to up to half of your ex-spouse's full Social Security benefit if it is higher than your own.
How to boost your Social Security benefits if you collect disability insurance
If you need to apply for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), there are a few things you need to know.
How divorce, remarriage impact Social Security
If you’re considering or in the process of divorce, and you’re just shy of your 10th wedding anniversary, you might want to wait a bit and use the time to brush up on all things Social Security before you make the break official.
How the Budget Deal Will Change Medicare and Social Security
There's good news, but a popular claiming strategy will end.
How to Collect Child Support from an Ex's Social Security
If your ex isn't paying, you may be able to tap his benefits check.
5 facts about Social Security
Social Security has developed into one of the most popular federal programs, though that popularity is tempered by concern over its long-term financial outlook.
How to Fix Social Security? Expand It
Proposals abound to overhaul the Social Security system via means-testing, raising the retirement age, or price adjustments. But the real solution to a fairer, more stable retirement system is Social Security expansion.
Five of the most important facts everyone gets wrong about Social Security
When presented with a true-or-false quiz on Social Security, only one person -- out of more than 1,500 tested-- answered all 10 questions correctly, according to the report from MassMutual.
Consumers Clueless on Key Social Security Benefits: FPA, AARP Survey
One example: Only 9% of consumers say they’re ‘very knowledgeable’ about benefits, but 40% expect those benefits to account for most of their retirement income.
SCOTUS decision opens door for Social Security benefits for gay couples
Spousal benefits would no longer be limited to a man and a woman
Can You Answer These 7 Frequently Asked Social Security Questions?
Benefits are available to you whether you're working or not.
How Well Do You Know Social Security?
How well do you know Social Security? Take our quiz to better understand this vital piece of most retirees' incomes.
