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Consider more than just Social Security when planning for early retirement
Social Security plays an important part of just about everyone’s retirement, but if you’re planning to retire early there are several other factors you should look carefully into. Those include the terms of your work-pension (if you have one), your…
Free financial advice available in many US cities during October
Advice from certified financial advisors isn’t only available to the well-to-do. During the month of October, free individual financial counseling and free group financial sessions will be available in many cities across the United States. These free events are jointly…
Social Security’s survivor benefit – Help for widows
The loss of a spouse is devastating. Fortunately Social Security is there to help, at least with the financial impact, but there are eligibility rules that apply for when and how much a widow can collect. This nj1015.com article by…
October 3-7: Social Security Administration’s Customer Service Week
Customer Service Is What We Do Social Security has been in the customer service business for more than 81 years, and with Customer Service Week, October 3-7, at hand, it is an exciting time to share the importance of this…
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…