Social Security & Retirement
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As you approach retirement, understanding Social Security is key—you should learn about eligibility, benefits, and the best time to file. Planning ahead for retirement can ease the transition, whether it’s managing savings, navigating 401(k) withdrawals, or exploring part-time work. To make the most of your income, create a spending plan and take advantage of tax deductions for retirees. Additionally, you'll want to ensure you’re prepared for health coverage with Medicare and/or Medicaid. With thoughtful planning, you can build a stable and fulfilling retirement.
Below you'll find detailed yet easy-to-understand Social Security & Retirement articles from our legal pros. These articles are organized by category to help you find what you're looking for.
Medicare and Medicaid coverage explained.
Here's an explanation of Medicaid's rules on eligibility for nursing homes, assisted living, and home health care.
The QMB, SLMB, and QI programs help pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. Learn how to qualify.
Quick answers to common questions about retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, IRAs, Keoghs and SEPs.
If I put my IRA into an annuity and receive annual payments, will that remove the IRA from my taxable estate?
Here's a list of the top tax deductions for those over 50.
There are several ways to avoid the extra 10% tax on early distributions from retirement plans.
Make sure your survivors can access your retirement and pension accounts.
Learn about the types of benefits you can get from the VA as well as tax exemptions, healthcare, and housing assistance for your state.
Veterans with honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge papers are eligible for many VA benefits.
Learn about various ways to avoid a foreclosure if you have a VA loan.
Whether you will be found unfit with or without benefits depends on how your injury your occurred, your disability rating, and your years of service.
Is long-term care (LTC) insurance, also known as nursing home insurance, a good investment? Here's how to decide, and what to look for in an LTC insurance policy.
If Medicaid pays for nursing home care, the state can try to collect reimbursement for these costs after the death of the Medicaid recipient.
Here's an explanation of Medicaid's rules on eligibility for nursing homes, assisted living, and home health care.
Senior citizen fraud can damage an elderly person's financial stability.
While your state may have a filial responsibility law that puts you on the hook for your parent's medical debt, the law might not be enforced.
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Social Security: Checking Your Earnings and Benefits
Find out your estimated Social Security benefits.
How Spouses Can Maximize Their Social Security Retirement Benefits
Married couples can sometimes able to strategize the timing of their Social Security retirement benefits to get higher benefits for one or both spouses.
Will I Get Penalized for Working While Collecting Social Security Retirement?
Until you reach full retirement age, working while receiving early retirement benefits may reduce your Social Security retirement benefits.