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Do you have an excuse for not saving for retirement?
Many media outlets have reported on what appears to be a major shortfall in retirement savings among current and future retirees. In an article titled “6 Big Excuses Retirement Savers Need To Stop Telling Themselves” writers from Money-Rates.com explore the…
Thoughts on Social Security from Public Radio…
In an article titles “Is It Time For You To Start Thinking About Social Security?,” Kelly Frost of Norther California’s North State Public Radio recaps input from Social Security Administration’s Jennifer Gomez on things to think about and learn about…
Insights into the new Social Security blog…
Marcia Diaz, in an article published today in The Palm Beach Post, provides an overview of the recently launched blog titled Social Security Matters. Her article “New Social Security blog offers information, chance for feedback” describe Social Security’s thinking behind the new blog. Read…
You claimed Social Security early, but does it bother you?
There’s been a fair amount of commentary on the fact that many people file early for Social Security, most of it seeming to categorize the decision as a mistake. In an article titled “Most consumers don’t regret decision to claim…
Some things to think about before you hit retirement…
If you’re getting close to the retirement phase of your life journey, there are a few things you need to focus on before it’s too late. In an article posted today by Martha C.; White for time.com, five of the…
Rubio weighs in on Social Security and Medicare issues…
Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio sat down with CNBC’s John Harwood during a Detroit speaking engagement visit to discuss some of the key points in his election bid. Among them were relations with Cuba, the economy, and his election prospects, along with several specific…
Fiduciary advisers discuss where Social Security fits in retirement planning…
In an article titled “How Should a Fiduciary Treat Social Security in Retirement Planning – A Generational Overview” published yesterday on fiduciarynews.com, Christopher Carosa, CTFA presents an in-depth look at where and how Social Security fits into retirement plans. The article touches on…
5 MAJOR WAYS FREELANCERS WILL CHANGE THE ECONOMY BY 2040
(By – VIVIAN GIANG, www.fastcompany.com) Traditional work is dying. By 2040, the American economy will be “scarcely recognizable,” according to a new report published by the Roosevelt Institute and the Kauffman Foundation. We’ve seen glimpses of the looming changes already: freelancers now make up 34%—that’s…
How and why to file for Social Security benefits online
(By – Mary Beth Franklin, www.investmentnews.com) More than 50% of all prospective retirees now file for their Social Security benefits online, according to the Social Security Administration. That’s a safe and efficient option even for people who want to exercise creative claiming…
5 Ways You Can Pay for Retirement in Advance
(By – Emily Brandon, money.usnews.com) In retirement your income is largely fixed. Your Social Security payments will increase only by the annual inflation rate. And you can safely withdraw only about 4 percent of your savings each year, perhaps also adjusted for…