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Investment basics you need to know
A recent survey on retirement planning conducted by Schroders Investment Management found that more than half of the respondents weren’t clear on how to invest their money in retirement, and nearly that number were concerned or very concerned about outliving their…
Don’t settle for a smaller Social Security benefit
In 2019, about 64 million Americans collected Social Security benefits, with the average monthly amount of $1471, while many retirees receive over $2,000 per month from the Social Security Administration. However, your maximum payments could have been as much as $3,770 in 2019.…
Justice Department Files Civil Action to Stop “Robo-calls”
Americans are plagued daily by the seemingly endless stream of “robo-calls” which are not only exceedingly annoying but also an attempt to scam the unsuspecting into revealing personal information which can be used to bilk them out of money. And…
The Debate About Proposed Review of Disability Cases
Do you remember your High School debate club, where two people debated opposite sides of an issue? Such is the case in this USA Today article which discusses a recent proposal by the Administration to more actively review existing Social Security…
Social Security: Will It Always Be There?
So much has been written about Social Security these days, some of which is true and some of which is designed to stoke fear that the program is headed for bankruptcy. The truthful articles correctly say that it is Social Security’s…
Medicare’s General Enrollment Period is on now
If you missed the boat when you had the chance to enroll in Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period, you probably know by now that you can’t just sign up for Medicare whenever you want – there are specific periods…
Getting your 2019 Social Security Benefit Statement
With income tax time rapidly approaching, now is the time to make sure you have all the documents needed to report your income to the Internal Revenue Service, including your Social Security benefit income. Fortunately, getting that Social Security statement,…
Costly Social Security Mistakes That Hurt You
Far too many people approach Social Security with a somewhat “lassez faire” attitude which causes them to make a mistake that can cost them thousands of dollars over a lifetime of collecting. From claiming benefits too early for one’s circumstances, to…
Some Tips on Retirement Planning
Planning for your retirement is often a confusing exercise; after all, who can accurately predict what their needs will be in their so-called “golden years?” But, by following a few simple guidelines as presented in this Arizona Republic (AZCentral) article…
Want a bigger Social Security check? Here’s how to get it
Of course, everyone wants as big a Social Security check as they can get, and planning ahead – before you start collecting benefits – is the sensible way to achieve it. Once you claim your benefits there is little you…