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Your Financial Resources Might be Finite…But You Can Stretch Them
The amount of time you’ll likely be spending in retirement has grown considerably over the past few decades, perhaps outstripping your savings projections. Don’t despair…there are steps you can take to help you stretch your available resources. The Motley Fool’s Katie…
Five critical things you should know about Social Security
If you are like most Americans, you’re a few years or more behind in your retirement savings so you need to know how much Social Security income you can expect. The more familiar you become with Social Security, the more…
Why you should resist the urge to sign up for Social Security right away
The most popular time to sign up for Social Security is the earliest age you can file for Social Security: 62. According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 29 percent of men and 33 percent of women signed up for…
Paper Social Security statements could be coming back
Currently, there is a bill under consideration by the House of Representatives that would require the Social Security Administration to mail annual statements to workers. The bill, called the Beneficiary Education Tools, Telehealth, and Extenders Reauthorization Act of 2019, or…
Traveling? You Can Still Access Social Security Online Resources
Summer is officially here and you might be planning a vacation or trip. Social Security is here for you when you’re traveling, whether it’s just a state away or when you’re overseas. Continue reading Social Security blog here… Notice: The link…
Changes coming next year for Medigap plans
There are some Medigap changes coming next year for future 65-year-olds. After this year, two options, Plans C and F, will no longer available for anyone newly eligible for Medicare. Although Plan G will continue to be available, the only…
Is your Social Security statement correct?
Imagine you’re getting ready to retire and you realize something is wrong with your Social Security benefit amount. Whether you request a paper statement or check your account online, Social Security will give an estimate of your benefits at your full…
Think before you leap into buying your dream retirement home
Many people nearing retirement have long envisioned buying or building a home on the ocean or with scenic mountain views; however, the wrong home, or the wrong place, can undo a lot of the retirement saving and planning you’ve worked…
Using the “B” word as you near retirement
The word “budget” sometimes connotes a negative implication for some as they feel it means less spending. Only 41 percent of Americans follow the most basic of financial planning tools which is creating a budget. Here are things to think…
Older single women have a bigger retirement-savings shortfall
Older single American women aren’t saving enough for retirement. In fact, more than four in 10 families where the head of household is between the ages of 35 and 64 will run short of money during their retirement. According to…