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Want a Higher Social Security Benefit? Here’s How.
Of course, who doesn’t want a bigger Social Security check? And there are clearly ways to make that happen, though those ways will require some discipline and planning to snag that higher benefit for the rest of your life. Working longer, earning…
Employer Healthcare Coverage at Age 65 vs. Medicare Coverage
It’s frequently said that if you have employer healthcare coverage at age 65, you can delay enrolling in Medicare until your employer coverage ends. And that’s true in many cases, but you still need to be careful because not all…
What you don’t know about the cost of Medicare
Generally, starting three months before you turn 65, and ending three months after the month you turn 65, is your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period. You usually do not pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) coverage if…
Retirement is a holistic experience
Having enough money in retirement to live comfortably is essential, but there are other elements involved. The pressures created by the pandemic on retirees and future retirees’ finances are considerable but not insurmountable. The findings of a recent study confirmed:…
Want the largest Social Security checks possible?
We all want the maximum amount we can receive from Social Security, but many people don’t know how to achieve this. Many different factors will affect the amount of your benefits. The factors can range from when you file for…
The moves you make throughout your career could impact your benefits
Social Security benefits represent an important source of retirement income, with 21 percent of married couples and 45 percent of single persons rely on Social Security for 90 percent or more of their income. So, even if you start your…
How Social Security could help save you in retirement
According to a recent survey by Transamerica, the median retirement savings balance among workers today is $93,000. This is a respectable sum; however, these funds will be depleted in your later years. All is not lost; the good news is…
Insurance for a secure retirement
Retirement is the time to do all the things that you always wanted to do but didn’t have time for while pursuing your career. But to make sure that your retirement years are secure for you need to have peace…
Most Americans are lacking in knowledge about Social Security
Two in five Americans don’t know the eligible age to receive full Social Security benefits. Americans are lacking in knowledge about the functions of Social Security, according to Nationwide Retirement Institute. Their recent study found that Americans across all generations…
Include your new name on your Social Security record
Are you legally changing your name? If so, let Social Security know so they can update your information, send you a corrected card, and make sure you get the benefits you’ve earned. But how do you go about doing that? …