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Social Security Benefits – Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Missteps or short-term strategies can cause you to miss out on getting the highest level of benefits available to you as a Social Security participant. It could be the implications of filing too early, it could be failing to properly…
FICA Tax Explained – A Backgrounder
We’ve heard about this thing called FICA tax all of our working lives, especially every payday. In case you’re not fully up-to-date on its scope and the rates it entails, Matthew Frankel’s article posted today at www.fool.com is a worthwhile…
Stretching Income During Retirement
Managing your money before retirement is critical to having a comfortable life in those later years, but it’s also important to choose strategies that will enable you to stay comfortable as the years progress. In an article posted today on www.fool.com, Wendy…
Understanding the World of Finance – An Essential Ingredient for Retirement Success
While many of us dabble in rudimentary financial issues, truly understanding what we don’t know is critical to getting a good grip on planning your retirement–whether you’re aging into it, or whether you’re already there. Buz Livingston CFP, in an article…
‘The VA Is On A Path Toward Recovery,’ Secretary Of Veterans Affairs Says
(By Rebecca Hersher for NPR) Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin says the Department of Veterans Affairs “is on a path toward recovery.” Continue reading article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article.…
Defining the “Rule of 55”–How it Works and Where it Applies
This little-known IRA provision can offer penalty-free relief in situations where there is a necessity to draw on deferred compensation plans prior to age 59 and a half. Gregory Ostrowski of Scarborough Capital Management examines the rule and provides several scenarios…
Retirees finding more and more taxpayer-friendly states these days
Roger Russell, senior editor for tax with Accounting Today, takes a look at “Great states for golden years” in an article posted on www.accountingtoday.com. He explores some of the trade-offs that need to be made when selecting a retirement destination. Check…
Is Medicare Advantage Coverage Right for You?
In a 2016 poll, it found that a whopping 90 percent of people with Medicare Advantage plans are satisfied with their plans. Click on link provided to read the answers to some frequently asked questions on Medicare Advantage to see…
Social Security and Its Associated Taxation Rates
The Motley Fool’s Sean Williams takes a look at the various tax rates applicable to Social Security in an article published on www.fool.com, noting that the average American worker pays more than $3,000 into the OASI and DI trust funds annually.…
The Statistical Side of Modern Retirement
The “baby boomer” wave is well on its way to aging into the 62-to-70 bracket, and that demographic is causing quite a statistical stir in the world of retirement finances. For those looking ahead to their retirement years, there are a…