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Inflation Likely to Fuel Higher COLA Next Year
If you’ve spent any time in a supermarket lately, or if you buy gasoline for your vehicle or eat out occasionally, you’re already aware that inflation is taking a big chunk out of your disposable income. Prices have risen sharply…
Social Security Will Be A Big Part of Your Retirement
Talk to anyone who is collecting Social Security and you’ll likely find that it is a major part of their retirement income. Of course, how much of a part depends on each person’s overall financial situation, but the odds are very…
The Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account), explained
It’s hard to have a conversation with a Financial Planner without the words “Roth IRA” coming up. And with good reason – the Roth IRA allows you to invest for your retirement and avoid paying taxes on the proceeds from…
Is Your Retirement “Nest Egg” Growing As Much As It Could?
Of course, everyone wants their investment portfolio to grow as much as possible, but not everyone takes the time to understand what their retirement investment options are, and how to best utilize the options available. From 401(k) to IRA (both traditional…
Use Social Security’s Online Tools to Plan Your Retirement
In this brief article posted by the Social Security Administration in the Burley, ID Weekly Mailer, the SSA explains that many online tools are available to assist you with your retirement planning. By using what the SSA refers to as…
Don’t Resent Paying Into Social Security
We hear griping often from those who resent paying a piece of their work earnings to Social Security via payroll taxes. To be exact, current law mandates that 6.2% of everything you earn up to $142,800 this year will go…
Using Social Security’s Retirement Estimator Tool
Most financial planners agree – it’s never to soon to start planning for your retirement. Indeed, it’s often written that you should start planning for your retirement when you land your first job in your early 20s. There are, of…
A Lighthearted Look At America’s Retirement Landscape
Most Financial Advisors will caution you that retirement is serious matter, planning for which should be approached early in your career and revisited often. And that’s very sage advice. But even the very serious subject of America’s so-called retirement crisis can be…
About Medicare Eligibility
Most Americans know that Medicare is our national healthcare program for seniors, but precious few really understand how the program is structured and who is, and isn’t, eligible for Medicare coverage. Questions about the age at which Medicare is available…
Tips For A Successful Social Security Disability Claim
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are meant to sustain disabled workers until they can either return to work or until they reach their full retirement age. But the process of applying for, and winning, your SSDI case may be…