Maximize Social Security Benefits as a Married Couple — Part 3


October 7, 2011
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Minimizing and Managing Social Security Benefit Taxes This is the third and final article of a three-part series to help married couples maximize the total amount of Social Security benefits they will receive in their lifetimes. How Social Security Benefits Are Taxed The amount that benefits are taxed is determined by how much other earned […]

Maximize Social Security Benefits as a Married Couple – Part 2


October 5, 2011
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Maximizing Spousal and Survival Benefits This is the second article of a three-part series to help married couples maximize the total amount of Social Security benefits they will receive in their lifetimes. The Basics of Spousal Benefits Coordinating spousal benefits is one of the most complicated areas of successful Social Security benefits planning.  Overlooking the […]

Maximize Social Security Benefits as a Married Couple – Part 1


October 3, 2011
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Calculating Your Benefits and Deciding When to Apply This is the first article of a three-part series to help married couples maximize the total amount of Social Security benefits they will receive in their lifetimes. Why focus on maximizing Social Security benefits?  Doing a little thoughtful planning now will lead to more immediate income, higher […]