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Social Security: Delaying Equals Staying Power for Your Portfolio
William Meyer is the co-founder of SocialSecuritySolutions.com, a Social Security maximization service. He argues that a delayed Social Security filing can boost your monthly benefit income substantially – but also boost the longevity of your portfolio. When Social Security filing…
BBB warn consumers about Obamacare scams
Thieves are now using the Affordable Care Act as a way to get your personal information. The Better Business Bureau said people are contacting consumers and telling them they are required by law to provide a Social Security number and banking…
One Thing That Worries Millennials, But We’re Afraid to Talk About
A recent survey conducted by Thestreet and GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications determined “nearly 70% of Millennials have not begun saving for retirement.” Though shocking, this is far from unbelievable. Most of the young are more concerned with paying down…
Sunday Is Grandparents Day, Discuss Retirement Security With Your Grandchildren
This Sunday, September 8th, is Grandparents Day. The holiday presents a unique opportunity for intergenerational conversations about retirement security. While Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are often considered seniors’ issues, they are important for all generations. Since many seniors live…
I’ve Started Getting Ready for Obamacare — So Should You
In just under a month, millions of uninsured Americans will be able to apply for health care coverage on their state’s new insurance marketplace. I’m one of those folks. While I have health insurance now, I expect my coverage will…
Possible Changes Coming to SSD Hearing Loss Evaluations …
Social Security Administration must review and revise its Social Security Disability (SSD) regulations from time to time. In order to facilitate this review, the SSA will ask for comments from those receiving SSD, medical personnel who review applicants, and others…
How to get the most from your pension plan
This post and my posts last week help you estimate all your sources of retirement income, including Social Security and your retirement savings. They build on what is learned in previous weeks of this series, showing you how to piece…
Never too early or too late to plan for retirement
Retirement can sound almost too good to be true: No more daily grind, a world of travel opportunities, stacks of books to read, and leisure time to spend with the family. Unfortunately, it is getting to be more of a…
Q&A on new IRS rules for same-sex couples
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service said it will treat same-sex married couples as married for federal tax purposes if they wed in a state or other jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage. I will answer questions from couples who are considering amending…
When to pay the self-employment tax
If you plan to start a small business and pay yourself, you should know about the taxes you owe. One special tax that trips up small business owners is the self-employment SECA tax. This is essentially the same as the…