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For Some, Dependence on Social Security May Be Lessening
American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Resident Scholar Andrew Biggs suggests that increases in retiree’s income from other sources is leading to a lessening of the persistently-reported dearth of financial security among portions of the senior population. In an article published on www.aei.org,…
Student Loan Debt After 60
Nearly three quarters, or 73 percent, of student loan borrowers 60 and older said they took on student debt for a child’s or grandchild’s education. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content…
Early Retirement: Does it Suit You?
In Trent Hamm’s column on Lifehacker.com, he writes about when early retirement does not seem like a blessing at all. Read column here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet…
When to Enroll in Medicare
You can register for Medicare during the seven-month enrollment period surrounding your 65th birthday, but if you don’t enroll on time, you could increase your premiums – for life. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers…
Taking Social Security Early to get Other Benefits
In Brandy Bauer’s column appearing on National Council on Aging’s website (www.ncoa.org) she explains that some individuals who are still working but not yet collecting their Social Security benefit are being denied help even though they qualify for the Medicare…
Taxes and Retirement
Will you pay Social Security taxes on earnings after reaching full retirement age? It depends. 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 is valid…
Medicare and HSA Eligibility
In Mary Beth Franklin’s column appearing on Investment News website (www.investmentnews.com) she informs the reader how your Medicare enrollment ends HSA eligibility. Read column here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The…
Your Credit Score Still Matters
Your FICO credit score still matters even in retirement and here’s why. 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 is valid on the…
Annuities and Social Security
Employee Benefit Research Institute’s analysis found that demand for immediate annuities is highest at the top and bottom of the income spectrum, while remaining fairly anemic in the middle-income groups. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects…
Social Security is NOT Dead Yet.
In Dan Caplinger’s column for The Motley Fool’s website (www.fool.com), he finds it’s surprising to hear many people talk about the death of Social Security; however, the alarmist notion that Social Security will go away entirely isn’t supported by the…