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Americans Averaged $1,404
The average American Social Security benefits payable in the past twelve months has been $1,404; however, that amount is averaged across all newly awarded recipients, regardless of age and may not be the best reference point for you. Read article…
Silver Lining
For some income investors, there’s a silver lining to the Federal Reserve rate increases. 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…
Millennials are Starting Earlier than the Baby Boomers
The findings of the Natixis 2016 Retirement Plan Participant Study found Millennials with access to a 401(k) began saving at the age of 23 compared to 31 for Baby Boomers. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects…
What If I’m Living or Working Abroad?
In Tom Margenau column appearing on Tucson.com, he answers two readers’ questions on living and working abroad and how it will affect their Social Security benefits. Read his answers here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
Medicare Premiums in 2017
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays for the most part change from year to year and what you actually pay depends on your work history, income and inflation. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…
Retirement Investing Rules
To improve your financial future you should review these ten retirement investing rules. 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…
Location, Location, Location
Debbie Reslock, Next Avenue Contributor, gives sound advice on how to make sure your retirement location is right for you. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet…
A Move in the Right Direction
In Romina Boccia’s commentary published on The Daily Signal website, she applauds the Social Security Reform Act of 2016 introduced by Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas as a step in the right direction. Read her commentary here… Notice: The link provided in…
The Administration is calling it off
On Thursday, the Obama administration announced that it was calling off the controversial initiative to change how Medicare pays for drugs. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL…
Divorce, Social Security Style
Will a divorce have any impact on my Social Security benefits? Can I qualify for spousal benefits even though we divorced decades ago? To learn the answers to these questions and much more, clink on the attached link. Read article…