Social Security recently announced a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2019. The 2.8% adjustment is important to more than seniors looking forward to the monthly benefit check because it drives a … [Read more...]
Late Second Marriage?
A NOTE TO READERS: The following article is a drastically rewritten and updated version of an article prepared by Bob Mason six years ago. This article is to be published soon in the Winter 2018 … [Read more...]
Protect Your Social Security Check From Creditors
Can Social Security be garnished? Can a debt collector take your Social Security benefits? The collector from the credit card company just keeps calling. “Look . . . pay these bills of your … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Earn Without Paying Taxes On Social Security?
CAUTION: This column was written in 2016 and has not been updated for 2017 (although the 2017 results will not be too much different). In another post I discussed how much someone can earn without … [Read more...]
Could These Facts Help You Avoid Filing A Federal Tax Return?
CAUTION: This column was written in 2016 and has not been updated for 2017 (although the 2017 results will not be too much different). Mom (who is 70) is on Social Security and worked part time at … [Read more...]
