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Saving for Retirement: The Pros and Cons of Basic Rules
As we’ve noted before, the importance of saving for retirement can’t be understated, and there has been quite a bit of media attention to the lack of savings by future retirees (and current retirees, for that matter). So, what’s a…
Late-life Divorce–Understanding the Details
In most cases, divorce not an easy process, with many details that need to be understood and resolved. But when it comes late in life, with retirement in the picture, the problem gets compounded. An article posted by Karin Price Mueller…
More thoughts on 2018’s Social Security Cola
Federal News Radio’s Senior Correspondent Mike Causey provides some additional speculation on what might or might not happen with respect to the Cost of Living Calculation for 2018 in an article posted on federalnewsradio.com. In addition to thoughts on emerging CPI-W trends,…
Tax Planning…It’s never too early!
Yes, we’re not even at the midpoint to 2017 yet. But there are some things you need to think about even now to get ready for next year’s tax filing. Much of it has to do with arranging your income,…
Hit a Homerun with Social Security
(Source: Social Security Administration) A home run is a highlight of any baseball game. The fans cheer with excitement to see a player rocket the ball into the stands. So, what are you doing to prepare for your retirement home…
Summertime…A Great Time to Think About Retirement Planning
So, what are you going to do this summer? If you’re really smart, you’ll set aside some time during the leisure weeks ahead to do some mental checkpointing on your long-term plans for life after career, otherwise known as retirement…
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…