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Will working an extra year mean a lot bigger benefit?
Everyone wants a bigger Social Security check, but some ponder the question of whether retiring now is a good choice, or if waiting another year to apply for Social Security would make much of a difference in their benefit. In this…
Want more Social Security in the future? Here’s what to do now
Sure, when you haven’t yet reached the point in life that you start thinking about Social Security, it’s sometimes hard to worry about things so far into the future. But since so many American seniors rely so heavily on Social Security…
How to salvage your retirement
More than 40 percent of baby boomers have no money in a retirement plan like an IRA or 41(k) according to a recent survey by Comet. However, the good news is that you can still salvage your retirement and still…
How to boost or stretch your retirement income
Many of us obsess about reaching a certain retirement savings number; however, the reality is that retiring comfortably isn’t necessarily about how money you have in savings, but how much sustainable income you have from all your income sources. The…
Retirement Statistics you should know
Do you like statistics? Do you know as of 2016, 9.3 percent of those 65 and older lived in poverty, according to U.S. Census data? Do you know the most common age at which people retire is 63? Here are more…
How your Social Security benefit is calculated
As of December 2017, the average Social Security benefit for a retired worker is $1,404. Do you how your Social Security benefit will be calculated? If not, then the attached article gives you the rundown of all you need to…
Want more money in retirement?
Many of us think of retirement as a carefree period of life; however, for over 25 million Americans 60 and older are financially insecure, while more than 60 percent of senior households are burdened by debt. If you want more…
Avoid running out of money in retirement
Is living longer one of the major factors that people may still fall victim to inadequate income in retirement even if they save diligently? According to the Social Security Administration, the average 65-year old woman will live until 86.6 but…
CMS proposed increase of 1.84 percent to Medicare Advantage plans in 2019
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the proposed increase of 1.84 percent on average in its 2019 payment to health insurers that manage Medicare Advantage insurance plans. The proposed rate affects how much insurers charge for monthly healthcare…
A Campaign for America’s Retirement Security
A new campaign by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and finance expert Ric Edelman have announced the launch of “Funding Our Future: A Campaign for American’s Retirement Security.” The campaign has three main goals: to make saving easier for Americans…