Archive for August, 2008

For active duty military service between 1957 to 2001, service members are entitled to special military credits that boost their earnings which may increase their primary insurance amount (PIA) and social security payments.  For service after 1967 the social security administration (SSA) will automatically take care of adding this benefit. However, if the service member [...]

Safe Deposit Box No-Nos  

It goes without saying that a safe deposit box should be used to store things of importance. For example Copy of your will Copy of insurance policies Titles to your house and cars Detailed list of bank and brokerage accounts, CDs and credit cards Marriage license / Divorce decree Expensive, rarely-worn jewelry Birth certificates Family [...]