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An Quick, Summary Look at Social Security Changes in 2017
We’re on the cusp of a New Year, and once again there are a number of tweaks and adjustments poised to make their appearance next week. The Kokomo Herald’s editorial staff provides a summary of the basic changes set for the coming…
Social Security By The Numbers
Social Security impacts a very large portion of the American population–upwards of 66 million beneficiaries each month–so it’s a good idea for everyone to know as much as they can about the breadth of this program, especially as lawmakers begin to…
Social Security’s Elusive “Maximum Benefit”
The Social Security Administration regularly updates its calculation of the “maximum Social Security retirement benefit” available under the law. That’s an interesting number, but it’s also sort of mythical, for reasons described in an article posted by Dan Caplinger today on www.foxbusiness.com.…
Where does Social Security’s solvency rank on your list of retirement fears?
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS) recently surveyed attitudes about retirement confidence, conducting polls of more than 5000 workers to assess retirement readiness and retirement attitudes. In addition to serving as the base for an analytical look at today’s American worker,…
A Look at Differences in Retirement Savings Rates
American Enterprise Institute resident scholar Andrew G. Biggs examines the disparity in rates of saving among various population segments in an article posted today on www.aei.org. In his article, Biggs offers conjecture on why middle class savings rates outpace the rates…
Preserving Your Retirement…Some Things to Watch Out For
Even if you’ve prepared well for financial security in your retirement years, there are some highly important situations you need to keep in mind in order to maintain fiscal health for the long-term. Sean Williams, in a post today on host.madison.com,…
Calculating benefits and the effect of waiting to file.
If you’re planning to retire from work, that doesn’t mean you have to start your Social Security benefits. In fact, if you can afford to wait, you can end up receiving a much larger benefit. This USA Today article by…
Knowing Medicare’s rules about nursing home care.
Changes often come with aging and unfortunately many people don’t have long term care insurance to cover the high cost of a nursing home, should that be required. This article by Attorney Bo Bingham at TheSpectrum.com discusses planning in advance…
Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions
It’s the time of year to think about New Year’s resolutions, and now is an excellent time to resolve to assess your retirement readiness and security early in 2017. This Money article by Walter Updegrave suggests two resolutions you should make…
Want to boost your retirement income? Here’s how.
With fewer traditional pension plans available, it’s vitally important that those contemplating their future retirement consider all the income options available to them. This pantagraph.com article by Selena Maranjian describes ten tips to help you position for a more comfortable retirement.…