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Social Security in 2026
Some Social Security rules are designed to automatically change as each new year dawns and, with 2026 just around the corner, it’s important to know what next year holds for those of us on Social Security. This Motley Fool article…
Social Security Reform Options
As the year of reckoning (2033) draws near, many are becoming concerned about the future of America’s most important retirement program – Social Security. The Trustees of the program have warned Congress for decades that Social Security faces insolvency in…
Oh No!! Time to go back to work?
It may be akin to heresy to suggest it after you have retired, but going back to work might just be in your future. The reality is that inflation, though somewhat eased, still casts its insidious effect on consumer prices.…
More on Social Security Solvency
In this brief, but sobering, article by Rachel DePompa at FOX8News, the author reveals that 4 out of 5 retired American rely on Social Security to pay their monthly bills. This fact, when viewed in the context of Social Security’s…
A 401(k) primer
The 401(k) has become one of the most important vehicles for amassing retirement income, but far too many younger workers do not understand how important these plans are. Basically, a 401(k) is an employer-sponsored tax advantaged savings plan which enables…
Can your Social Security benefit be garnished?
Well, the answer is that Social Security is usually not at risk for garnishment by most creditors, but “usually” isn’t the same as “always.” If you owe the IRS money for back taxes, or you owe the Social Security Administration…
Medicare Advantage or Traditional Medicare? Choose Carefully!
If you’re of Medicare-age (over 65), you likely know that you have two main choices for your healthcare – traditional Medicare, or a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage, also known as “Medicare Part C,” is healthcare coverage from private insurers…
Important Medicare Information
Medicare can be a confusing topic, and if you are on the cusp of age 65 (and thus soon eligible for Medicare), there are some really important things to know. First is the difference between “original Medicare” and “Medicare Advantage”…
Which Social Security 2026 Change will hurt the most?
Well, you may be surprised to see that this Motley Fool article by Keith Speights suggests that the 2026 Social Security change that will hurt most is the 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). But how can an increase in…
Do You Know Your COLA?
“COLA” – the annual Cost of Living Adjustment – is an important financial factor which most seniors look forward to each year with considerable anticipation. Especially due to recent inflation, COLA is how we can all keep up with rising…