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How fragile is your financial retirement future?
When it comes to making sure your retirement nest egg will last you a lifetime, there are some things you should do now. The often touted “4% Rule” may need some tweaking if your investments don’t perform well, and the…
Fear of the unknown shouldn’t keep you from retiring
Even those who have spent a lot of time planning for their retirement can become paralyzed by fear of the unknown when it comes to actually cutting the cord to their working career. To paraphrase Robert Burns, “The best laid…
Even if Social Security overpays you by mistake, you’ll have to repay them
Social Security is, for the most part, pretty good at properly computing your benefits based upon your own personal claiming strategy. But it’s not unheard of that they can make a mistake and cause you to get a larger benefit…
Honesty is the best policy for retirement planning
Everyone loves an optimist, but an overly optimistic retirement vision which leaves out certain realities can be devastating. It’s vitally important to be honest about your retirement expenses and especially about your retirement savings, as this Kiplinger article by John…
Young workers’ mistakes could destroy their retirement dreams
It’s really hard when you’re young and embarking on your career to even think about a retirement that could be 40 or more years away. And when the financial challenges of starting a family, buying a house or paying off a…
Your retirement plan should include more than just money
When planning for their retirement a lot of people know what they want to retire from, such as an unrewarding job, a long commute, or simply “the rat race”. But far too many people don’t really plan for what they…
Check your benefit statement from Social Security
You may need to request it, because Social Security stopped automatically mailing statements to people under 60, but you should regularly request your benefit statement and review it carefully as part of your retirement planning efforts. This Chicago-Tribune article by…
Scam warning from the Social Security Administration
Social Security’s Inspector General has issued a warning to senior citizens about a phone scheme targeting former clients of a Kentucky disability lawyer. The lawyer, Eric C. Conn, has fled prosecution after pleading guilty to defrauding Social Security. The phone…
Educating Yourself about Social Security
Social Security benefits for many Americans is the core of their retirement income so by educating yourself about Social Security, you can ensure that you claim the maximum amount to which you are entitled. Read article here… Notice: The link provided…
Best Advice on Ways to Save More for Retirement
In the 70th-anniversary issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, they list their best advice on ways to save more for retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet…