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To figure out how much you should expect to spend in retirement
With older adults living longer and general living expenses continuing to claim, retirement comes with a hefty price tag. However, putting a tag on retirement itself can be tough since everyone’s situation is different but the best place to start…
Who doesn’t want more money in retirement
We all want to retire without worrying about having enough money to pay our bills or enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. But does that mean we may need to sacrificing other luxuries along the way or is there some easy ways…
Do you know the answer to these Social Security questions?
When it comes to Social Security, majority of people often start their benefits without understanding how their choice will affect their checks and their lifetime benefits. In Kailey Hagan’s article appearing on www.kenoshanews.com, she writes there are three Social Security…
A Discussion on the Social Security Earnings Test
The Motley Fool’s Maurie Backman, in a post on www.nasdaq.com, takes a look at the Social Security earnings test–the portion of the program that allows workers to remain in the workforce while drawing benefits before their full retirement age, recognizing that these…
More on the Biden Social Security Platform
Substantial tax increases aside, the Democrat plan for Social Security expansion could be expected to have a positive impact on Americans, potentially moving them out of poverty. This assessment was presented via an analysis by the Urban Institute and reported in a post…
How are Older Workers Faring in the Pandemic?
MarketWatch columnist Paul Brandus takes an in-dept look at older workers during the COVIS-19 pandemic, assessing how their employment prospects look as the economic devastation continues to unfold. He summarizes his material with this statement: “The labor market has never been…
Apply for Medicare Online
(Source: Social Security Administration) You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no…
Senior Employment – Another COVID-19 Casualty
This opening salvo from a PLANSPONSOR post by Lee Barney spotlights another significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: “Unemployment rates for workers 55 and older have exceeded those of mid-career workers since the coronavirus pandemic hit, according to a report from…
“New Solutions” Planned for SSA
As part of its announced plan “modernize and transform their ability to rapidly respond to changing user needs at manageable cost,” the Social Security Administration has announced expanded partnership with Avaya Holdings Corp. to incorporate new “communications and collaboration solutions” into…
Re-Visiting the “3-Legged Stool” Metaphore
You’ve more than likely heard a reference to this term, or seen an image depicting it, somewhere along the lines in your retirement planning. As discussed in a post on alternet.org by Independent Media Institute writer Richard Eskow, the vision you may have…