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First Proponents for Social Security
Many people attribute Social Security to the FDR administration, and this is true for the current form of the administration that was established in the 30s. However, Social Security as an idea is as old as the nation. Thomas Paine,…
Strategies for Maximizing Social Security Benefits
The pathways to the largest monthly Social Security benefits are covered in this article published by The Motley Fool’s Todd Campbell on www.mysanantonio.com. They are not new in and of themselves: increase income or delay retirement. What’s interesting in this article, though is a…
Shocking Projections for Future Health Care Costs
A 65-year old couple getting set to retirement is expected to incur future health care costs of nearly $400,000, according to a study by HealthView Services. Todd Campbell of The Motley Fool takes a look at this projection and its implications for future retirees…
How Financial Planning Evolves Over Time
Financial planning has life stages, and its critical to your future to be certain the steps you’re taking along the way are preparing you and your family for the later years of you life. In an article posted on http://www.marketwatch.com/ by Henry…
Next Boost to the Economy From Younger Generation
The Millennial generation is starting to step in to the role that Baby Boomers are leaving vacant in our economy. As Boomers retire, Millennials are making up the majority of the work force and as such are becoming a bigger…
CATO on Social Security
CATO has been harsh on candidates in denial about the current state of Social Security. They have presented a chart on projected spending in the next year comparing Social Security and Defense. These areas of the budget are the top…
Replacing Traditional Retirement Accounts
In the presence of what some are referring to as a “retirement crisis,” many experts are looking for better alternatives to plans such as the 401(k). The reason that these plans are being looked in to like this is because…
Social Security Options for Surviving Spouses
There are a few options available for surviving spouses when it comes to Social Security Benefits. It is important to review all of your options to make sure you get the maximum pay outs that you are entitled to. Generally…
Marketing Across Generations
Advertising is a social science. Advertisers research and study to make sure they effectively market to their targeted demographics. The same marketing strategy that produces positive results among Millennials may not work so well on Baby Boomers. As such, the…
Social Security Facts
There is a lot of talk centered on Social Security recently but most people don’t know as much as they should about this essential system. Social Security has been an institution in America for more than 75 years now and…