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Social Security Survivor Benefits–The Value Cannot be Understated
Death, unfortunately, is a fact of life. And if a worker providing for the well-being of a family suffers an untimely death, it’s comforting to know that Social Security provides a measure of benefits to surviving family members. This post…
Social Security and Independence–Perfect Together!
It’s that time of the year–Fourth of July Weekend–when American’s thoughts turn to our country’s independence, with July 4 celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. And amid all of the thoughts we have about the meaning of independence,…
Social Security: A Primer on the Fundamentals
Social Security has implications for all of us, but especially for younger folks. While those at or nearing retirement age have a keen interest in the benefits available to them, the Millennial Generation (those with birth dates from the early…
Staying on Top of Your Social Security Records
These days, the Social Security Administration (SSA) mails benefit statements only to workers age 60 and over who aren’t receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have my Social Security accounts. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get one if those…
Cost of Medicare for Today’s Retirees
A recent survey of Retirement Healthcare Costs found that a 65-year-old couple retiring today can expect to pay an average of over $320,000 in Medicare premiums over the course of their retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers…
Late to retirement planning? Maybe it’s time for help.
When you’re young and developing your career, it’s easy to let retirement planning take a back seat to the demands of today. That could pave the way for you to be in your 50’s with no plan for those golden years…
Retirement is in your future – plan for it!
Especially for those who are in the early stages of their career, retirement can seem like something so far in the future that postponing thoughts about it seems comfortable. But while you’re young is exactly the time you should start…
Follow these simple rules to secure your retirement
Being financially secure in retirement is a goal that nearly everyone shares, but the planning to get there can sometimes seem complicated and overwhelming. Achieving that goal for your future can, however, be made easier by following just a few simple…
Millennials are Risking Their Retirement
A recent study found 64 percent of millennials believe they’ll never save a $1 million nest egg. This age group is prone to making money moves that could hurt them in later in life. Read article here… Notice: The link provided…
Are You Missing Out on Free Money?
Are you missing out on free money? One in five workers is not saving enough for retirement to qualify to receive the full matching contribution in their 401(k) plans offered by their employer. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in…