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Social Security’s Investment Strategies: The Debate Continues
It’s been going on for several decades…the question of whether or not Social Security Trust Fund reserves should be invested outside of the mandated Treasury security realm. Columnist Mark Miller, in a post today on news.morningstar.com, provides a recap of the…
Your Retirement: What will you miss the most?
Most folks would point to not having to go to work every day as the thing they’ll miss the least. But what will you actually miss the most? Not surprisingly, survey results from a recent Indexed Annuity Leadership Council study found…
Retirement Planning: Some Key Thoughts
Providing some assurance that you’ll be well-prepared for your retirement years takes some serious planning. No secret there…if you’ve been checking this website out for some time you’ve seen many articles containing helpful suggestions. Here’s another, this one from The…
Some Social Security Basic Questions
The News-Herald of Southgate, MI’s editorial staff regularly posts basic questions and answers about matters related to Social Security. Here are a few posted on their site…check them out at this location. Notice: The link provided above connects readers to…
Another look at the implications of filing for Social Security benefits early.
“(T)he vast majority of seniors (60%) claimed Social Security benefits between the ages of 62 and 64…” This quote from The Motley Fool’s Sean Williams highlights the impending problem for seniors if Social Security’s long-term solvency issues are not resolved well…
Retirement Planning–Things to Consider
Planning for those retirement years is not easy, and it’s certainly not simple. There are many potential pitfalls that can await you as you lay the groundwork for a comfortable life after career, and knowing about them in advance can…
A Five-year Look-Ahead for Social Security
Given the uncertainties of legislative changes, the economy in general, and the political situation in Washington, it’s difficult to project what the Social Security program will look like five years from now. Despite these uncertainties, The Motley Fool’s Sean Williams…
What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know
(Source: Social Security Administration) For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow for many Americans. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have…
Retirement Satisfaction on the Decline?
In an article titled “Retirement isn’t what It used to be,” iHeartMedia’s Scott Crowder examines the implications of Employee Benefit Research Institute’s statistics indicating that satisfaction levels for folks in retirement are dropping. Part of the correction needed, accorging to Rice University professor…
Medicare Isn’t Always Easy to Understand
Medicare plays a role in your overall health coverage during your retirement, but Medicare isn’t always easy to understand. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions about Medicare. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text…