Erin discusses where government benefits, such as SSI benefits, has helped her family. Meanwhile, Marc discusses a time when a client turned down Social Security Disability Income benefits during a pivotal moment, and built a better life. How Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Can Be Beneficial I’d like to tell you a personal story from my household about how my mother’s family … [Read more...] about Government Benefits: Turn Them Down, Build a Better Life?
Seniors
Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse: When is it too much?
Protecting our loved ones is one of our main duties in life, especially when it comes to the elderly. Protecting seniors help restrict people with cruel intentions from taking advantage of the elderly's trusting nature, preventing elder abuse and financial abuse. But when is it too restrictive and disrespectful to a senior? The elderly fall into the easily deceived category … [Read more...] about Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse: When is it too much?
Identity Theft: Common Tricks and How To Protect Yourself
Erin Bui chats about the prevalence of identity theft and their common tricks. She gives us identity theft prevention tips and encourages everyone to become aware. Identity theft might not sound as frightening to someone who hasn’t experienced it. However, once it happens to you or your loved one, you will usually take a different perspective, when you see the damage and … [Read more...] about Identity Theft: Common Tricks and How To Protect Yourself
Taxation When It Comes To Social Security Benefits
Marc Ang discusses about some of Social Security benefits tips and the technical aspects of taxation on Social Security benefits and also gives examples on calculating social security benefits tax. For many active seniors who want to continue working, or are savvy investors making passive income, there are some tax nuances to consider. Many seniors ask the question, "Are my … [Read more...] about Taxation When It Comes To Social Security Benefits
Social Security Fast Facts: The Basics
Marc Ang discusses Social Security basics and the government benefits we have paid into, some staggering social security statistical facts, criteria to qualify for social security benefits (fully insured versus currently insured) and the decision to take an early retirement or to delay until you're 70. Here is a little cheat sheet on Social Security basics and statistical … [Read more...] about Social Security Fast Facts: The Basics