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Medicare myths you should know about
Medicare is one of the most important healthcare topics for seniors, but can you separate fact from fiction? This madison.com article by Salena Maranjian talks about several myths that many people hold about Medicare and sets the record straight on…
Want to retire in the future? Pretend Social Security isn’t there and save on your own.
No question that Social Security makes up a very important part of most retirees’ income. Too much so, in many cases, because it was never meant to be your sole, or even your primary source of income during retirement; it was…
A few important facts to consider before you retire.
Don’t be surprised after you’ve made the decision to retire; rather, plan ahead by knowing these things that many new retirees don’t take into account. Did you think about long-term care? Do you know about taxes during retirement? Will Social…
As “Baby Boomers” get older, the entire U.S. economy is being reshaped.
Baby boomers are entering senior citizenship in waves, and reshaping the entire economy as they do. Demographics are changing rapidly with older folks making up a greater portion of the population, and the whole structure of the U.S. economy is…
Thinking about retirement? Don’t make these big-league mistakes.
For those approaching retirement and newly retired, the thought of kicking back, relaxing, and just leading the good life is probably foremost on your mind. But making sure you can do that for the rest of your life requires some diligent…
Exercise for older folks reduces their risk of disability
It may seem obvious that exercise is good for you, but for those of us getting up there in years it has an even greater significance. A recent study has shown that exercising, especially when you’re older, greatly improves your…
Have you gotten advice from Social Security Administration? Getting a 2nd opinion is always a good idea.
Many people approaching retirement turn to the most obvious choice for advice – the Federal Government’s Social Security Administration. But, as a recent GAO analysis uncovered, SSA employees aren’t always providing callers with all of the options available to them…
Should you wait until you’re 70, or take Social Security when you’re younger?
Financial counselors will often advise people to try to maximize their Social Security benefits by waiting until they’re 70 years old, if possible. But there are really a lot of factors to consider when deciding when to begin benefits. Sometimes it…
Getting older has its advantages!
We often hear folks lamenting getting older, and there certainly can be any number of challenges as we age. But there are also a lot of reasons for us to embrace our golden years and enjoy them to the fullest.…
Living off of Savings for Your Entire Retirement
Many people approaching retirement age are worried just how far their savings will take them in to retirement. Many are concerned with outliving their savings as the average life span continues to go up. One of the best things to…