Social Security, Disability Episodes

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince continues his discussion with Mel Stubbs, author of "Your FERS Federal Retirement: The 10 Decisions that Will Make or Break Your Retirement." Their focus shifts to the critical Social Security decision, exploring how to maximize benefits while considering the implications for beneficiaries. Mel breaks down the complexities of when to take Social Security, the impact of life expectancy, and the importance of strategic planning. They also discuss long-term car...

On the next 2 episodes of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Mel Stubbs, author of "Your FERS Federal Retirement: The 10 Decisions that Will Make or Break Your Retirement," to discuss key decisions that can shape our retirements. In this episode, Mel and Vince focus on 4 of the 8 decisions that many of us will face, regardless of whether we’re federal employees or not; when to retire, what to do with company offered life insurance, what to do with our retirement accounts, and the tax planning decisio...

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Nicole Smith, author of "Diagnosis Dementia: Your Guide to Elder Care Planning and Crisis Management." Nicole shares her personal journey into caregiving, sparked by her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and discusses the emotional and financial challenges faced by caregivers, including the significant costs associated with care, the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid, and the importance of planning ahead. They also discuss the necessity of havin...

For 11 years Spencer Bishins worked as an Attorney Advisor for the Social Security Administration. He’s now the author of Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so Hard to Access Benefits and What You Can Do About It. On this episode of CFO at Home, Spencer and Vince discuss his book, some of the basics of how the Social Security Disability program works, and more. Key Takeaways The Social Security Disability Program is split into two programs Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) E...