John J. Diak, CFP®
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.
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John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 12, 2019
- 2 min
Social Security by the Numbers
Here are some facts about the Social Security program you may not know.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
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®
- Nov 27, 2018
- 4 min
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®
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
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®
- Oct 3, 2017
- 3 min
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®
- Aug 29, 2017
- 3 min
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®
- Jun 13, 2017
- 3 min
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’
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