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Planning for the “Struggles” of Retirement
Financial planning for retirement is one thing, and executing the most appropriate strategy for drawing Social Security benefits is another, but what’s often overlooked by many folks is the emotional side of the transition to retirement life. To many, that…
Social Security: Some Things to Think About
With this line as a lead-in: “Retiring on Social Security might be more difficult than you think,” the goo folks at msn.com provide a thought-provoking look at some key points. It’s q quick video–less than a minute–but worth a review. Watch…
The Importance of Knowing Your Social Security Options
If you’re reviewing the contents of this website and examining the rich and robust information presented on its pages, you’re to be commended for taking an active stance in learning about Social Security. With the posts presented on our “Headline…
Filing for Social Security Benefits–Finding the “Sweet Spot”
Here’s another article on the timing of one’s initial filing for Social Security benefits, and it highlights the implications associated with the decision points available to you. It’s a post by The Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger and it provides three basic…
Understanding the Timing of Social Security Benefits
From early filing at age 62 to delayed filing as late as age 70, it’s important to understand how variations from your full retirement age will impact your monthly benefits. Today’s post from the Motley Fool’s Maurie Backman covers the math…
More on Women Filing for Benefits Early
On the heels of Maurie Backman’s recent post reporting that about three quarters of women file for Social Security benefits before their full retirement age, the Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger extends the analysis by delving into the strategies that need to…
A Strategic Look at Balancing Social Security Benefits Against Other Sources
For those approaching Social Security’s filing dates, here options that should be considered to make this benefit program fit best with other sources of retirement income. Moneywatch’s Steve Vernon, in a recent post on www.cbsnews.com, takes a look at an approach…
5 Ways to Become an Informed Medicare Consumer
Each day, you make important choices about your finances, health, privacy, and more. During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 4–8, 2018, non-profit organizations and government agencies can help you take advantage of your rights and make better-informed choices. Here are 5…
Forced to retire early?
Many seniors, a good 60 percent, end up retiring earlier than anticipated according to data from Voya Financial, and the reasons run from job loss to personal health issues. If you are forced to retire sooner than planned, don’t despair;…
How much the average American worker has saved for retirement
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household spends more than $40,000 per year in retirement, yet the average person collects less than $17,000 in Social Security benefits. Although everyone’s situation is different, it can be useful to…