top of page
Search


9 Common Questions About Social Security Benefits Answered
Knowing the answers to these nine common questions about Social Security benefits can help you avoid costly mistakes.

John J. Diak, CFP®
May 27, 20196 min read


Social Security by the Numbers
Here are some facts about the Social Security program you may not know.

John J. Diak, CFP®
Mar 12, 20192 min read


Social Security Gets Its Biggest Boost in Years
Seniors can look forward to the biggest boost in Social Security benefits that they’ve seen in years. The Social Security Administration has

John J. Diak, CFP®
Jan 1, 20193 min read


Preparing to Retire Single
In an ideal world, it would be simple to prepare to retire single. You would just save half as much as a couple saves, buy half as much insu

John J. Diak, CFP®
Nov 27, 20184 min read


For Retirement, Income Matters as Much as Savings
Although your retirement benefits may be taxed, more retirement income is decidedly better than less – and a key part of retirement planning

John J. Diak, CFP®
Apr 17, 20183 min read


Before You Claim Social Security
Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 70, claiming the retirement benefits you are entitled to by federal law is no casual decision.

John J. Diak, CFP®
Oct 3, 20173 min read


Will You Really Be Able to Work Longer?
Are you one of those baby boomers (or Gen Xers) who believes he or she can work past 65? Some pre-retirees are basing their entire retiremen

John J. Diak, CFP®
Aug 29, 20173 min read


Should You Apply for Social Security Now or Later?
You know how much retirement money you have. Other factors aren’t as foreseeable. You don’t know exactly how long you will live, so you can’

John J. Diak, CFP®
Jun 13, 20173 min read
bottom of page