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United States’ retirement savings rated average at best
The CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, earlier this year commissioned a study to assess the health of America’s finance system and its outlook for the years ahead, particularly as it relates the climate for retirement savings. The conclusions drawn from…
A collection of fascinating facts about Social Security
Jennifer George, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, provides a collection of eighty facts worth knowing about Social Security. The collection of statistics and historical observations was posted recently on aaaphx.org. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers…
Social Security/medicare Q&A – HR departments struggle with the rules
Author Toni King, writing for yourhoustonnews.com, provides suggestions for Human Resources representatives struggling with the complexities of Social Security and Medicare and the rules for wmployees. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the…
The positives and negatives on retirement thoughts…
Whether you’re pulling the plug completely in retirement, or whether you aren’t retiring at all, or whether you’re going into it gradually, there are a few things that need to be considered in your planning process. Rick Kahler, CFP of Kahler Financial…
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…