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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…
Is the Four Percent Rule Just a Starting Point?
The simplicity of the four percent rule is popular among retirement savers; however, it falls short of working perfectly, and some investors feel more comfortable merely using the rule as a starting point. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in…
Four Key Factors That Could Derail Your Retirment
There are many possible threats to your financial stability during your retirement, but knowing the risks and being ready with a quick response can ensure you don’t end up struggling to live after your savings has run out. In Christy…
Is a Comfortable Retirement Out of Reach?
One thing Americans have in common is the goal to retire comfortably and on their own terms. But the reality for a growing number of Americans is that comfortable retirement may be out of reach, a situation attributable to a…
The Non-Numeric Side of Retirement Planning
Most people focus on the quantitative side (how much money will I need, etc.) of retirement planning; but do we plan for the non-numeric or emotional side of it as well? Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text…
Tribal Leaders Equal Access to Social Security
Tribal populations are at a significant disadvantage in preparing for retirement. To correct this longstanding inequity, U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the Tribal Social Security Fairness Act that would allow tribal governments to opt into…
Millennials are Expecting to Rely on Social Security for Retirement
In a recent Gallup poll, a quarter of individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 are expecting to rely on Social Security benefits for their retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
The Midwest is the New Retirement Destination
According to a recent report from LPL Financial, Nebraska is the most attractive state for retirees. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet address) for this link…