What to look for in a side hustle

Retirement, for many, can be a time to relax and enjoy your family and friends, but for some, it means finding a side hustle to fill in the time. In a recent poll of retirees, the average monthly earnings from…

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Are you making this mistake with your new higher-paying job?

Have you switched to a higher-paying job recently? According to recent research from Vanguard, many workers who jump to a new position frequently enroll in their new 401(k) plan at a lower contribution rate than their previous employer, causing them to…

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Social Security’s Efforts to Streamline Disability Applications

From application to determination for Social Security benefits is taking months. In addition, if an appeal is needed it can take years. Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley is determined to make improvements. He will do this by hiring more…

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The Impact of Proposed Social Security Changes, From Doing Nothing to Scrapping the Cap

Several proposed changes are being considered to help address Social Security’s looming insolvency problem. Susan Rupe, managing editor at Advisor News, explains many of the options here. As an example of the leading thoughts on reforming Social Security, the Association of…

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Cost of Living Adjustment to be Announced on October 10, 2024

After months of estimated projections, we will finally have a concrete amount for the benefits increase starting in December and showing up in January 2025 payments. That’s the”good” news. However, it’s essential to remember that an expected increase in Medicare…

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“Ask Rusty – About Signing up for Social Security and Medicare Part B at 70”

Dear Rusty: I just turned 69 years old in August 2024 and am still working full time. I signed up for Medicare Part A but, it is my secondary insurance because I have great health insurance through where I work.…

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