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Home » Social Security

Social Security – More Short Stories

by Mike Gamble ★ 2min read ★

Social Security Administration Seal

More of What Happens If … “My Mom and Dad divorced 15 years ago after being married for 31 years” “Last week we were visiting the farm and decided to shift her bank account to a bank here in California so that we could have Internet access from here.” … Continue Reading →

Social Security Retirement Benefits

by Mike Gamble ★ 12min read ★

Social Security Administration Seal

Whether you’re checking out your own future Social Security retirement benefits, or you’re helping your aging parent, here’s the information you’ll need to understand the rules for early retirement benefits, how to increase your benefits, what happens if you continue working, divorced spouse benefits, and more … Continue Reading →

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Mike Gamble

Mike is a former family caregiver with a passion for improving the Quality of Life for Older Adults and Family Caregivers. Read More…

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