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Predictions for a Big COLA Increase in 2022
Although it’s too early to say with certainty, all indicators point to the biggest Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in decades. That’s certainly good news on the surface for seniors relying on Social Security, but it also means…
The Case for Claiming Social Security at 62
Let’s face it – deciding when to claim Social Security can be confusing. There is an 8 year window during which you can apply, and your age when you do plays a big part in how much you get. Most know…
Home Healthcare For Seniors
In this “Savvy Senior” article by Jim Miller appearing in The Daily Citizen, the author takes on a question about whether Medicare will cover home healthcare expenses for a largely disabled senior with chronic health condition that makes leaving the…
About Working While Collecting Social Security Benefits
It’s just a fact of life these days that many who retire from their primary career may later take another full-time or part-time job to maintain their standard of living, or simply because they’re bored. Social Security usually plays an important part…
How to Score a $3895 Social Security Benefit
Well, full disclosure up front – $3895 is the maximum Social Security amount available to anyone first claiming their benefit in 2021, but not many will be able to achieve that maximum. Unfortunately, far too many people don’t starting thinking…
Are these problems weighing down your 401(k)?
With their high contribution limits, the ease of contributions, and possible employer match, 401(k)s are considered to be one of the best retirement savings accounts. However, there are some drawbacks you should be aware of before deciding if it’s the…
Factors to help you calculate your retirement income
We all know we should save for retirement, but how much? No one breaks down what a retirement nest egg should look like since your needs are unique and no two retirement incomes are exactly the same. Almost nine out…
The Mom Project
When you are changing jobs, don’t forget important tasks like retirement plan rollovers. A fintech, a financial technology, company Capitalize has teamed up with The Mom Project, a digital talent marketplace for professional women, to help the organization’s talent base…
How Social Security Decides if You Still Have a Qualifying Disability
(Source – www.blog.ssa.gov) The law requires that we review the current medical condition of all people receiving disability benefits periodically to determine if they continue to have a qualifying disability. Generally, if your health hasn’t improved, or if your disability…
Retirement planning for the self-employed
According to the latest figures released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of April 2021, the number of self-employed people in the US is 9.651 million. One of the downsides of being self-employed is that you don’t…