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Want a bigger Social Security check? Here’s how
Though Social Security was never intended to be a sole source of retirement income, who among us wouldn’t like our benefit payment to be a little bigger? Not surprisingly, you are actually largely in control of whether your benefit payment…
The big question: Wait until age 70 for Social Security?
As any financial planner or benefit advisor will tell you, waiting until you are 70 years old to claim Social Security means you’ll get the maximum benefit possible. True, there’s an 8 year window between age 62 and 70 when you can claim,…
A new retirement dynamic: Raising grandchildren
While it usually isn’t included in the retirement planning process, many seniors today are finding themselves taking on a parental role for their grandchildren. This new family dynamic can be a result of any of several circumstances, including extended military…
How to avoid running out of money in retirement
It’s pretty well known that the most worrisome thing for those planning for their golden years, and those already enjoying retirement, is that their nest egg isn’t large enough to sustain them for the rest of their life. If that includes…
Medicare Open Enrollment period has already begun but will end on December 7th
The Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period has already begun but will end on December 7. During this yearly enrollment period, Medicare beneficiaries can make several changes to their coverage for next year. The attached article advises on the several things…
How to pay for a longer, healthier retirement
A new book from author of Retirement Game-Changers, Steve Vernon, says, “Financial decision are important, but so are decisions regarding your health and your social life.” He continues to say when it comes to retirement, there are several critical decisions…
Should you buy or rent your next home?
Are you planning to move when you retire? Are you wondering whether you should buy or rent your next home? Even though the decision is a very personal one, there are some issues to think through carefully. Read attached article…
The sins of retirement planning
Have you committed one or more of the seven deadly sins of retirement planning? If you have a feeling that you could be doing a better job of retirement planning, check out the attached article to learn what the seven…
Using your Health Savings Account for a retirement savings strategy
It’s difficult to estimate what our future medical costs will be, but you can start saving for these medical costs now by using a Health Savings Account (HSA). Although many people use their HSA for their current medical expenses, it…
Cost of Living Adjustments for Military Retirees
The Defense Department announced beginning January 1st, most military retirees, enrollees in the Survivor Benefit Plan and survivors of service members who died on active or inactive duty, will receive a 2.8 percent increase to their retired pay. Additionally, survivors…