Social Security ‘do-over’: Why you might need one and 2 ways to do it
Here’s how you can refile for Social Security to get a higher monthly benefit check.
Lisa Dammeyer is a former investing editor at Bankrate. She has more than six years of experience distilling down complex topics for everyday people.
Prior to her time at Bankrate, Lisa worked for various other financial publications, helping investors sort through the news and make informed decisions about their money. She has led editorial teams covering the biggest news stories in the market each day and edited articles on a variety of investing topics, ranging from stocks and ETFs to crypto, gold and real estate.
No matter the topic, Lisa brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for empowering people to take charge of their finances. Early in her career, she spent two years as a production editor at a nonfiction book publisher. While there, Lisa honed her editing skills and discovered the power of writing to arm people with the information they need to change their lives.
Here’s how you can refile for Social Security to get a higher monthly benefit check.
Communication about risk tolerance and planning is essential when investing as a couple.
While the terms sound complex, they’re really just ways to measure risk and return.
The bond market is a good economic predictor, so it’s vital to keep an eye on it.
Prediction markets are soaring in popularity, but investors need to be careful.
Some of the best investments to minimize taxes are municipal bonds and savings bonds.
Most of these women hold significant stakes in private or publicly traded companies.
Want financial security in retirement? You can’t rely on Social Security alone.