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3 Surprising Social Security Rules You Should Know About
Maurie Backman notes just how important Social Security is to people– 21% of married couples and about 45% of unmarried seniors today depend on the program to provide 90% or more of their income. Here are three lesser known rules: 1. You…
Five reasons to take Social Security at 67
For those born in 1960 or later, age 67 is their full retirement age. Sean Williams of The Motley Fool lists five reasons why age 67 just might be the perfect age to claim benefits. They are: 1. You’re guaranteed…
You’ll Get Social Security Wrong Unless You Do This
Dan Caplinger’s piece here addresses an economic concept many ignore when trying to determine when to take Social Security — “money you get sooner is worth more than money you get later.” One can claim benefits as early as 62 or…
Social Security Replaces Less of Your Income Than You Think
“I don’t have to save much for retirement. I’ll get Social Security.” That has been the thinking of Americans for decades, but it’s naive because Social Security was never designed to live on. It’s a piece of an overall retirement…
A 2% Social Security COLA for 2020? “Fuggedaboutit”.
Dan Caplinger of The Motley Fool does not see even a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients to be announced this October for 2020. He notes it would take a huge run up in September prices for…
Nearly 2 out of 3 Medicare beneficiaries have not dental coverage
Nearly 2 out of 3 Medicare beneficiaries have no dental coverage. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Medicare beneficiaries who went to the dentist in 2016 paid an average of $922 in out-of-pocket expenses. Why? Medicare doesn’t cover crowns, dentures,…
Hiring a certified divorce financial analyst
No one gets married thinking they’re going to get divorced, however, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. So what does that mean to your retirement savings? Read one woman’s experience on how getting…
Are you dreaming of retiring overseas?
Are you dreaming of retiring overseas to keep your retirement costs low? Have you thought about housing? Do you need to pay taxes in the new country? Let’s not mention navigating a foreign healthcare system? In the attached article, American…
The path to long term Social Security trust fund solvency without raising taxes
What is the one program that younger Americans tend not to think about, but most older Americans depend on it: Social Security. According to estimates, Social Security trust fund reserves will become depleted by 2034 if Congress does not make…
How longevity fits into your Social Security decision
We often speak of the key things which determine your Social Security benefit amount – specifically your average lifetime earnings and the age at which you claim benefits. And while you can’t do much to change your earnings history, you do…