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Time to start focusing on Medicare solvency too!
Much is in the news lately about the Social Security trust fund running out of surplus in about 2035 and now is certainly the time to start fixing that problem, as AMAC has been advocating for years. But not as…
More seniors working into their retirement years
More and more seniors are choosing to work well into their retirement years, and it’s not only for the extra income which that brings. The fact is that people are living longer and healthier these days and many seniors are as…
Guessing how much savings you’ll need in retirement? Not a good strategy.
Almost half of all workers simply guess at how much in savings they’ll need in retirement, and that’s really not a good retirement planning strategy. But there are better ways of estimating what your financial needs will be when those…
New blended retirement system to help Army soldiers
Beginning next year, all U.S. Army soldiers will have access to a new blended retirement system which includes not only long-career soldiers, but also those who serve for just a few years. The new plan will give soldiers 3 options…
Congress wants to make it easier to save for retirement
The House Ways & Means Committee has broken into smaller work groups to brainstorm ideas on how to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement. Considering that most people now approaching retirement now have very meager savings to…
5 retirement planning tips for small business owners
For all too many small business owners, their retirement plan consists of leveraging their business to provide retirement money. That might be anything from selling the business when they want to retire, to transferring it to children while retaining a…
7 important ages when you’re planning your retirement
We all know that planning ahead for your retirement is key to achieving comfort in your golden years. But there are some critical milestones along the way that you should be aware of as you plan. This Forbes article by…
Don’t get short-changed by Social Security
Counting on Social Security to provide a majority of your income in retirement may leave you in an uncomfortable situation when you finally get there. The fact is that Social Security was never designed to be the lion’s share of…
Turning 62 this year? Here are 3 smart moves you can make
We’re sure you know that you can, like about 50% of beneficiaries, start collecting Social Security when you turn 62 years of age. But is that the smart thing to do? This article by Maurie Backman appears at nasdaq.com describes…
Timing when to start your Social Security benefits
As the adage goes, timing is everything. And that certainly is the case for when you decide to start receiving your Social Security benefits, because it’s a decision that can cost you tens of thousands of dollars if you make…