This week, Christine Benz tackles the myth/misconception that delaying Social Security provides an 8% return, while test-driving the Open Social Security calculator as well as the SSA’s own benefit calculator.
- Waiting Often Makes Sense, But Your Actual Mileage May Vary from Christine Benz
Other Recommended Reading
- How Does the Social Security Earnings Test Work? from Mike Piper
- Retroactive Applications for Social Security Benefits from Mike Piper
- Face It: This is a Good Time to Make a Will from Nicole Anzia
- Q&A: Coronavirus-Related Relief for Retirement Plans and IRAs from the IRS
- Government Orders Alone Didn’t Close the Economy. They Probably Can’t Reopen It. from Emily Badger and Alicia Parlapiano
- Your Financial Advisor May Not Actually Be an ‘Advisor’ from Greg Iacurci
- Empathy Starts with Curiosity from Peter Bregman
- Retiring with Extreme Low Interest Rates from Chris Mamula
I hope you are well, and thanks for reading!
Hi. I'm Mike Piper, the author of this blog. I'm a CPA and the author of several personal finance books. The point of this blog is to show that investing doesn't have to be complicated. 
