David Freitag

David Freitag, an industry veteran in financial services and wealth management, brings a deep passion and unparalleled knowledge of Social Security filing strategies and retirement income planning to his current role as a financial planning consultant for the Advanced Concepts Design Group of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). His also holds a Master of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Maryland.

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David FreitagOctober 1, 2022

3 Main Types of Social Security Benefits — It’s Not Just for Retirement!

fyi50+: Many of our readers older than 50 think about Social Security as a retirement program. Clearly, it’s a very…
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David FreitagAugust 23, 2022

2022 SSA Trustees Report

Impacts to your Social Security. fyi50+: Each year, the Social Security Administration delivers a report to Congress and the President…
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David FreitagMay 26, 2022

Social Security Voluntary Withholding

As the 2022 tax season closes, consider making things in 2023 easier. If you had to pay more tax than…
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David FreitagApril 12, 2022

New Enhancements to SSA.gov

Interview by: Heidi Frankel with David Freitag ~ fyi50+: Some recent articles have mentioned enhancements on the www.SSA.gov website, include…
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David FreitagDecember 27, 2021

Social Security Changes for 2022

Interview by: Heidi Frankel with David Freitag | fyi50+: We’ve heard in the media the Social Security Administration has announced…
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David FreitagOctober 30, 2021

Medicare Premiums Based on Income in 2021

What You Need to Know for Open Enrollment Interview by: Heidi Frankel | fyi50+: Fall is the time of year…
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David FreitagSeptember 28, 2021

Social Security News: Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Interview by Heidi Frankel ~ fyi50+: Over the past month, I’ve read about the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in…
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David FreitagJuly 9, 2021

Social Security News: Updates to Website

Interview by: Heidi Frankel ~ The latest social security news involves some major website updates, so fyi50+ sat down with…
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David FreitagJune 2, 2021

Social Security Filing Ages

fyi50+: The are many questions about at what age you should file for Social Security benefits. Most workers know you…
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David FreitagMarch 4, 2021

When to Collect Social Security Benefits

The Right Strategy Can Be Complicated fyi50+: Readers often ask why choosing a Social Security filing strategy can be so…
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David FreitagJanuary 4, 2021

Social Security Recommendations for 2021

fyi50+: It’s time to watch 2020 disappear into the rear-view mirror of history and start planning for 2021. David, what…
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David FreitagSeptember 3, 2020

New Tools from the Social Security Administration

We all know the old saying, “I am from the Government and I am here to help.” Without question, this…
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David FreitagJuly 7, 2020

Benefits of Taking Social Security Early as a Safety Net

When difficult financial times arrive because of turmoil in the stock market or a serious new health condition, it’s good…
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David FreitagMarch 5, 2020

Beware, Thieves are Working the Phones

Robocalls have always been infuriating. But what should you do if you’re not sure it’s a robocall or the Social…
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David FreitagSeptember 9, 2019

Be Cautious—Criminals are Looking for Your Social Security Data

Does this sound like a scene from a movie? Bob is relaxing at home after a crazy day at the…
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David FreitagJune 29, 2019

Social Security: Sometimes, “You Live and You Learn”

A recent study of retirees conducted by AgeFriendly.com for MassMutual found interesting answers to this fundamental retirement planning question, “If…
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