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Social Security mistakes you should avoid making
For most people Social Security will comprise a very significant piece of their retirement income, so it makes a lot of sense to put careful thought into how you will approach your decisions about this big part of your future.…
Tips on how to prepare for your disability interview
Dealing with a new disability can be stressful enough, without the anxiety over your upcoming interview with Social Security for your SSDI application. This article by Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications at the Social Security Administration gives you…
The difference between, an IRA, Roth IRA, and 401(k), explained.
The traditional IRA, the Roth IRA and the 401(k) are three of the most often used retirement investment and tax savings vehicles available, but do you really understand the differences between them? This article by Forbes staffer Katheryne Thayer explains how…
Are you ready to retire? Look at these things first
In a recent survey, nearly 60% of those approaching retirement within 20 years said they felt they were prepared, but in that same survey only about 1/3rd had enough actual savings to match their expectations. And this is a great…
The retirement landscape is changing. Here’s how.
Baby boomers are entering retirement at a rate of about 10,000 per day, but many don’t understand that retirement today isn’t what it used to be. In today’s world, 60 is the new 40, and 70 is the new 50,…
Some Social Security planning information
We all know that we can claim Social Security at age 62, but what’s the financial penalty for doing that. And how about spousal benefits and survivor’s benefits? This article by Gary Boatman appears in the Uniontown (PA) Herald-Standard and…
A few facts to consider about your retirement
Don’t leave your retirement to chance when, with a little planning, you can be prepared for the inevitable surprises that can crop up along the way. It may not be comforting, but surveys show that most people don’t feel confident…
Take charge of your golden years.
No question about it, retirement is a major change in your life, and it’s up to you how to adapt to it. It makes a lot of sense that you take some time now to understand how you want live out…
The sad state of Americans’ retirement savings
With traditional worker pension plans fast becoming a thing of the past, plus employer-sponsored 401(k) plans being offered by only about 14% of U.S. Corporations, the amount you have saved for retirement takes on a crucial role. And unfortunately, the…
Saving is crucial to a comfortable retirement
“America Saves Week” starts on February 27th, and this article by Maria Diaz, a Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, describes how the SSA encourages Americans to save. Appearing at the Palm Beach Post’s website, the article offers several…