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Social Security Administration Removes Gun Ban from the Federal Code
The Social Security Administration announced that it had officially removed the Social Security gun ban from the federal code. 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)…
Health Care was Cited as the Biggest Fear in Retirement
Research conducted by Voya Financial found the biggest fear about retirement expenses is the cost of health care. 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…
Does Delaying Social Security Benefits Have a Downside?
Are you delaying your Social Security benefit as long as possible to boost your retirement income? You should know with this strategy comes a downside; risk of higher Medicare costs. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects…
Government Pension Offset and Social Security Widow Benefits
In Tom Margenau’s column, he answers a question on Government Pension Offset and shows “very vocal minority who have been misled over the years into thinking that the government is out to con them out of Social Security benefits. I…
Baby Boomers are Increasingly Reliant on Social Security
Middle-income baby boomers are increasingly reliant on Social Security for their primary source of retirement income according to a new study by Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers…
401(k) Plan and Investment Strategies Overview
Whether your retirement is 10, 20 or 35 years down the road; you’ll need a decent-sized nest egg to maintain your lifestyle in retirement. The attached article provides an overview of 401(k) plan and investment strategies to help you build…
Home Equity and Retirement
According to the Center for Retirement Research, home equity can have a substantial impact on preparedness for a 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 address)…
Are You Planning on Working Until Your 70?
If you are part of the almost 25 percent of Americans that say they aren’t planning to retire until age 70, then there are few things that you need to be aware of. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in…
Older Americans Have Become Steadily More Pessimistic About Their Economic Prospects
According to a new study by United Income, retirees may be overly pessimistic about their future financial health and that may lead them to spend less than they could otherwise. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects…
Roth IRA for the Grandchildren
You can give your grandchildren “a huge head start” in building a nest egg by contributing to a Roth IRA on their behalf. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article.…