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Social Security

As we plan your retirement, Social Security plays a vital role. If you haven’t discussed your Social Security options, please visit www.ssa.gov

Below you will find articles that focus on Social Security.

Social Security Board of Trustees: Projected Trust Fund Exhaustion One Year Sooner

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011 Mark Lassiter, Press Officer For Immediate Release 410-965-8904 press.office@ssa.gov News Release SOCIAL SECURITY SSA Press Office 440 Altmeyer Building 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 410-965-8904 FAX 410-966-9973 The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the financial health of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined ... [Read more]

Retired too early? Social Security Allows a “Do-Over”

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Millions of Americans apply for Social Security as soon as they qualify for “early benefits” at age 62. In fact, 42% of men and 48% of women started taking benefits once they turned 62.1  Retiring before your full Social Security retirement age (usually age 65, 66, or 67, depending on when you were born) can ... [Read more]