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Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads
Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. Continue…
Do you know when to sign up for Medicare?
Are you nearing Medicare eligibility? If so, you should be aware of the enrollment periods and deadlines and be prepared to sign up for the coverage of your choice. Read attached article for Medicare enrollment periods and deadlines. Read article…
Social Security provides the vast majority of income for most Americans
Social Security benefits are roughly 90 percent of income for one in four of those 65 or older. In a recent research study, it found women, people of color and those with the lowest income particularly rely on Social Security.…
Seven financial strategies for financial independence
We all have read those stories about people who were able to amass enough wealth to retire in their 30s or 40s and think “if they can do it, why can’t I?” Everyone’s life is different, but it is still…
Would you consider buying a tiny home when you retire?
Are you planning on downsizing when you retire? Have you considered buying a tiny home? Do you know what a tiny home looks like? According to the National Association of Home Builders, 45 percent of baby boomers would consider buying…
Could seniors be looking at their biggest Social Security raise in seven years?
The first of three Social Security inflation data points used to calculate COLA (cost-of-living-adjustment) is in; however, the COLA announcement is still two months away. Social Security’s annual COLA is the average reading from the third quarter of the previous…
Have you made a plan to retire from driving?
We plan to retire from work, but do you also plan to retire from driving? New research from the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety shows among older drivers, nearly 83 percent report never speaking to a family member or physician…
What is the “perfect” retirement?
What is the “perfect” retirement? Majority of people look forward to retirement as a time to forget their worries, live without a boss or a commute and to perhaps just kick back and relax. However, in real life, that fantasy…
Three ways employers can help baby boomers prepare for retirement
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 74 million baby boomers and 66 percent of them are working past traditional retirement ages for a variety of reasons. Some older workers approaching full retirement age face some daunting decisions about Medicare, Social…
How the new alimony tax rules affect your retirement savings
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed by Congress last year, two surprising ways the new alimony tax rules affect retirement savings. The new rules made changes for how divorces on both sides may or…