Share

cover art for Money Talks: Social Security December

Money Talks

Money Talks: Social Security December

We’ve all been invited to a webinar. FICO – the credit score company – and the Mississippi Council on Economic Education has teamed up to teach us about our credit score and allow each of us to sign up for free one on one counseling from a local non-profit credit counselor.

The invited guest speaker is Congressman Bennie Thompson -US Representative for our 2nd district.  https://www.fico.com/sabf?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social_SABF&utm_campaign=jackson_partners

After you register, you’ll get the link to the webinar, which will be held from noon to 1:15pm Wednesday Dec. 9th, 2020.


Our guest, Shawn Mercer - District Manager for Social Security, takes your call and emails. ssa.gov

  • scam phone calls
  • ssa.gov
  • retirment estimator
  • my social security
  • Don't carry your card with you!
  • Use the "office locator" on ssa.gov to get your local ssa phone number
  • disability claims and medicare sign up


Calls and emails:

  • structured investments
  • optimal time to retire
  • estimated benefit
  • change name
  • giving out your social security number
  • more name change
  • collecting social security and working
  • changing name back
  • medicare


More episodes

View all episodes

  • Money Talks | Planning a family vacation

    48:34|
    Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we discuss things not to keep in a purse or wallet and share some tips for planning a family vacation. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  
  • Money Talks | Bare Bones Budget

    48:00|
    Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Meredith DeLaune, financial planner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we talk about a "bare bones" budget. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Money Talks | "Budget busting" spending habits

    48:46|
    Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we talk about the price of new cars, taxes and spending habits that might bust your budget. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Money Talks | Retirement advice frequently ignored

    48:27|
    Money Talks is hosted by Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives and Meridith DeLaune, financial advisor at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we talk about retirement advice that is frequently ignored. A listener calls in to ask about the best age to begin receiving Social Security benefits. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  
  • Money Talks | Money Mistakes to avoid

    48:38|
    Money Talks is hosted by Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we talk about the rising cost of gasoline and some of Dave Ramsey's money mistakes to avoid.If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  
  • Money Talks | financial well being

    48:18|
    Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we share some tips to keep your personal finances on track. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  
  • Money Talks | Trump Accounts

    48:46|
    Money Talks is hosted by Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives and Meredith DeLaune, financial analyst at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we talk about Trump accounts; what they are and how they work. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Money Talks | Annuities

    48:28|
    Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, Portfolio Manager at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we discuss the recent ransomware attack at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and how people can safeguard their personal financial and health information. We also discuss annuities. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  
  • Money Talks | Financial advisor certifications

    48:28|
    Money Talks is hosted by Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org. In this episode, we talk about the certifications that financial planners can earn and why that might be important when choosing an advisor. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.