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How Does Social Security Work?

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Keywords: social security, retirement income, age 70 ½, disability, SSD, SSI, survivors benefits, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Normal Retirement Age (NRA),

How are Social Security Benefits Computed?

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Keywords: pension, social security, survivors benefits, Normal Retirement Age (NRA), Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME), PIA, spousal benefits, dependents,

What is the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)?

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Keywords: social security, survivors benefits, retirement annuity, federal pension, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP),

Will My Spouse and Children Receive Social Security Benefits if I Die?

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Keywords: social security, estates, disability, survivors benefits, dependents, disabled children, divorced spousal benefits,

What Kinds of Social Security Benefits Exist?

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Keywords: social security, death benefit, Medicare, SSD, SSI, survivors benefits, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA),

How Much Does (and Will) Social Security Pay?

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Keywords: pension, social security, age 70 ½, survivors benefits, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Normal Retirement Age (NRA), Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME), PIA, spousal benefits,

What is Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance?

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Keywords: life insurance, double-indemnity, employee benefits, voluntary payroll deduction, supplemental insurance,

What Happens to My Annuity After I Die?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, fees, RMDs, death benefit, beneficiaries, market exposure,

When Will Social Security Go Bankrupt?

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Keywords: bankruptcy, pension, social security, disability, Disability Trust Fund, Old Age and Survivors Trust Fund, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA),

What is an Accidental Death Benefit?

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Keywords: life insurance, double-indemnity, employee benefits, contract riders, insurance exclusions,

Who Offers Defined Benefit Plans?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, fringe benefits, pension, defined benefit, union members, excise tax, multi-employer plans, investment risk, union, multi-employer pensions,

What is Publication 15-b on Fringe Benefits?

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Keywords: Highly Compensated Employees (HCEs), disability, cafeteria plan, group benefits, group life,

What Amount of Life Insurance Should I Have?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, life insurance, death benefit, estate taxes, economic value,

What is the Best Age to Start Receiving Social Security Benefits?

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Keywords: pension, social security, age 70 ½, spousal benefits, benefit deferral, early benefit,

For How Long Will I Receive My Social Security Benefits?

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Keywords: pension, social security, cash flows, Social Security Trust Fund, actuaries, reduction of benefits, life expectancy,

How are My Retirement Benefits Computed?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, fringe benefits, pension, retirement plan contributions, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PGBC),

What’s the Difference between a Defined Benefit Plan and a Defined Contribution Plan?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, fringe benefits, pension, defined contribution, defined benefit,

When Can I Start Receiving My Social Security Benefits?

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Keywords: pension, social security, age 70 ½, spousal benefits, benefit deferral,

How Does My Retirement Age Impact My Social Security Benefits?

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Keywords: pension, social security, age 70 ½, Normal Retirement Age (NRA), early benefit,

What is the Difference Between Cash-Balance Plans and Other Retirement Plans?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, pension, defined contribution, defined benefit, qualified plans, Form 5500, lump sum,

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