Don’t make these retirement planning mistakes

Planning for your retirement can be stressful and overwhelming, but you should not put it off. Although it may seem like light years away, retirement will come sooner than later. How do you ensure that your retirement is the one…

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COLA comes with bad news for retirees

The Social Security Administration announced on October 10th that the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5 percent, which is lower than the 10-year average of 2.8 percent.  Inflation has fallen; however, the prices of goods and services are still…

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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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“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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