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A Look at Average Earnings and Average Savings
In an article posted today on www.fool.com, Todd Campbell takes a look at Census Bureau statistics on average and median earnings across various age groupings. His article contrasts this information to the amount Americans are saving for retirement, suggesting that earnings…
A Quick Primer on Social Security Basics
As we start out the New Year, those thinking about Social Security should probably start to brush up on the basics. Matthew Frankel takes a look at these basics in an article published today on www.foxbusiness.com, covering topics like the definition of…
What Makes a “Happy Retirement?”
The results of a survey conducted by Employee Benefit Research Institute are reviewed in an article published by The Washington Post’s Rodney A. Brook on gazette.com. With the number of surveying responses indicating a “very satisfied” outlook in retirement trending downward, the…
Some “Helpful Hints” for Those Approaching Social Security
Navigating the myriad Social Security rules and regulations is a big task, so wherever you can pick up some suggestions of items to consider, it’s worth your time to check them out. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, via its www.myajc.com webpage, offers some…
Your “Second Act”…Easing into Retired Life
Preparing for the shift of gears known as “retirement” takes some careful planning, and Forbes contributor Ed Fuller can help you out in this regard. In an article posted www.forbes.com, Fuller shares some thoughts on transitioning into this major change of…
Explaining the Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Financial reporter Scott Burns, responding to a question on the handling of tax revenue from the levy paid on Social Security benefits by many recipients, explains where the funds go and how they’re reported on by the Social Security Administration.…
New Year’s Resolutions and Year-End Checkups – Now’s the Time
For those approaching their retirement years, perhaps the most comforting New Year’s resolution might be to have a stress-free financial picture during those leisure years. In a post today on foxbusiness.com, Casey Dowd covers a few basics to be considered as one…
The Complexities of Spousal Benefits
With spousal benefits cited by a Government Accounting Office study as an area that is continually misunderstood, it’s becoming more and more important that Social Security’s rules in this area are well-known before decisions are made early in the game. This…
Medicare or Medicaid — Where will reform efforts focus?
The Hill’s Peter Sullivan takes a look at the incoming administration’s potential strategies for health care reform, specifically with respect to comments make by Vice President-elect Mike Pence on the likelihood of block grants for Medicaid funding at the state…
Understanding what Medicare Doesn’t Pay For
Some of Medicare’s basic exclusions may come as a surprise to folks aging into the program, so it’s a good idea to be forewarned and prepared to deal with uncovered medical expenses. This Thinkadvisor article provides an overview of five…