Social Security benefits can be confusing if you are divorced. There are several important and unique issues that must be considered before filing a claim to collect Social Security benefits.
To help make the analysis easier, check out our flowchart, “Am I Eligible For Social Security Benefits If I Have Been Divorced?” It addresses these common Social Security issues that arise for those who have experienced a divorce, including:
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By Marc C. Shaffer
While financial market volatility can be stressful for people of all ages, the implications of a bear market generally mean different things for different life stages.
Preparing for retirement is not entirely financial.
Your degree of happiness in your "second act" may depend on some factors that don't come with an obvious price tag.
Here are some non-monetary factors to consider as you prepare for your retirement.
Investors are routinely warned about allowing their emotions to influence their decisions. However, they are not often cautioned that their preconceptions and biases may color their financial choices.
In a battle between the facts & biases, our biases may win, especially when we don’t realize we have them. If we acknowledge this tendency, we may be able to avoid making unexamined choices when it comes to personal finance. It may actually "pay" to recognize blind spots and biases with investing.
Here are some common examples of bias creeping into our financial lives.
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Searcy Financial helps clients choose an appropriate claiming strategy while addressing life changes, such as divorce and its effect on Social Security.
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