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Choosing a Medicare Part D plan
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) allow the individual to add prescription drug coverage to their original Medicare package. Prescription drugs may be incredibly expensive, so picking the wrong policy can be costly. Since Part D policies vary widely in how…
Air Force adds bonus for switching to Blended Retirement System
For U.S. Air force airmen approaching 12 years served who convert to the new Blended Retirement System will be eligible for a continuation pay bonus, but those planning on retiring after 20 years may benefit more from the current system.…
A few things to think about before you take your pension payout offer
Before you take your pension payout offer, you should consider the consequences for you, your spouse and heirs. Once you make your decision, there is no turning back. The attached article reviews six things to think about when you get…
Baby Boomers Working Longer
By 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 36 percent of Baby boomers will still be on the job. Advances in medical care have given baby boomers a new lease on life and they are staying on the job longer.…
Bitcoin IRA
Bitcoin, a peer-to-peer system where transactions typically take place directly between users, seems to be everywhere you turn but should you be investing in Bitcoin IRA? The attached article reviews five essential facts you need to know about a Bitcoin…
Updated 2018 Taxable Maximum Amount Announced
In October of each year, the Social Security Administration announces adjustments that take effect the following January that are based on the increase in average wages. Based on the wage data Social Security had at the time of the October…
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: TIME’S RUNNING OUT
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Medicare Open Enrollment ends next week on December 7. If you’ve been thinking about changing your Medicare coverage, now is the time to act. You may already know you have choices in how you get Medicare hospital,…
Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability?
You may be surprised to learn you may qualify for disability benefits even if you have nowhere near enough work credits to get retirement benefits. The Social Security Administration’s has different requirements to qualify for Social Security disability than retirement…
Shining a Light on Those Who Provide Dementia Care
(Source – blog.socialsecurity.gov) Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll, not just on those with the disease, but on their families. The effects of this disease, emotional as well as financial, are felt by many in our society. Caring for relatives suffering…
Taking a closer look at Required Minimum Distributions
We all agree retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s are important way for individuals to save money for their golden years on a tax-advantaged basis. However, there are rules that need to be followed and failing to do so can…