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Should a Housewife Get Paid for Social Security Purposes? Aug. 07, 2024
People frequently write to me with an idea to change Social Security law in some way that they think... Read More
Is Your Boss a Lunchable? Aug. 01, 2024
What could be more risky than having lunch with your boss? It could certainly go well, giving you t... Read More
Social Security Is Complicated Because Life Is Complicated Jul. 31, 2024
People are always telling me that Social Security rules are so complicated. Actually, most of the ba... Read More
Rebrand Yourself. It's Later Than You Think. Jul. 25, 2024
It's not enough! These days, you need more than a great resume, awesome reccos, a winning personalit... Read More
Social Security Rules Rarely Change Jul. 24, 2024
I feel guilty when I repeat information in a column. But sometimes a message I delivered in an old c... Read More
Are You Young Enough To Retire? Jul. 18, 2024
You've been waiting forever. Is today the day you finally do it? Let's check the calendar. Do you h... Read More
Senior Citizens Who Become Disabled Jul. 17, 2024
Disability benefits for senior citizens: It's a topic I've written about before. But because older f... Read More
Worrying About Worrying at Work? Jul. 11, 2024
Do you worry about work? I can't imagine why. You have the perfect job. You have a boss who respects... Read More
Don't Take Financial Advice From a Guy in a Kayak Jul. 10, 2024
I've discussed this issue before in this column. I am a Social Security expert. I know all about the... Read More
Vacation Is Over. Your Problems Are Just Beginning. Jul. 04, 2024
Vacations are important, especially for someone who works as hard as you do — or, should I say... Read More
Will Extra Earnings Increase a Social Security Check? Maybe. Jul. 03, 2024
When I talk to various groups and organizations about Social Security, my PowerPoint presentation in... Read More
The Answer to Your Career Problems? Hang Up the Phone! Jun. 27, 2024
Remember phone calls? Remember when the phone rang, and you answered? There was never a worry that y... Read More
There Are No Social Security Marriage Penalties Jun. 26, 2024
I frequently get questions from soon-to-be retirees who have heard about a "family maximum" that app... Read More
Has Your Career Reached Critical Mess? Jun. 20, 2024
What's wrong with you? If you're not exactly sure, let me tell you. Or, better yet, let your boss d... Read More
Common Questions Jun. 19, 2024
I recently did a radio show, and the host asked me what the most common questions I get are. I told ... Read More
How to Brand a Brand-New You Jun. 13, 2024
What's the difference between you and tube of toothpaste? The toothpaste has branding consultants w... Read More
Don't Fret Over Social Security Starting Date Jun. 12, 2024
I am always hearing from readers who are hung up on making sure they start their Social Security ben... Read More
My Husband's Career Is Turning Me Into a Single Parent Jun. 06, 2024
Dear Annie: My husband, "John," and I have been married for eight years, and we have two young child... Read More
Lunch Is Dead Jun. 06, 2024
I dare you. Go up to a co-worker and ask, "Do you want to grab lunch?" Know what they are going to ... Read More
Flipping Benefits Usually Not Possible Jun. 05, 2024
Women who have a smaller Social Security benefit than their husbands have frequently asked me if the... Read More
