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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…
Medicare Part A – What it costs and covers
Although by far the majority of beneficiaries do not pay a premium for Medicare Part A hospital insurance, some people who don’t qualify for the free coverage have to buy it, and for them the premium is costly. And because…
A New Year’s Resolution: Retirement Planning
As we go into a new year, many of us resolve to make changes that will improve our lives. But here’s one that targets your future life, comfort and well-being: retirement planning. Now is the time to start saving for…
A checklist to maximize your Social Security benefit
Sure, you may be approaching 62 and thinking about taking your Social Security benefit as soon as you can, but there are a lot of things you should think about before making the decision to apply. This Motley Fool article…
2017 Social Security Changes you should be aware of
The “full retirement age” as defined by Social Security is the age at which you are entitled to receive un-reduced benefits. If you retire earlier than your full retirement age you will get less, if you retire later you’ll get…