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Some Retirement Advisors are Wrong!
Considered somewhat of a “guru” on retirement matters, Dave Ramsey is a frequently featured guest on financial programs, and he offers a regular financial podcast and “blog” offering retirement advice to Americans. Though he’s often consulted about retirement options, it…
Social Security in 2026
Some Social Security rules are designed to automatically change as each new year dawns and, with 2026 just around the corner, it’s important to know what next year holds for those of us on Social Security. This Motley Fool article…
Social Security Reform Options
As the year of reckoning (2033) draws near, many are becoming concerned about the future of America’s most important retirement program - Social Security. The Trustees of the program have warned Congress for decades that Social Security faces insolvency in…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Everything you need to know
Here’s a disquieting thought: About 25% of those first entering the workforce will become disabled at some point in their life. Not a pretty outlook, but it is one of life’s proven statistics. However, take some comfort in knowing that…
More on Social Security Solvency
In this brief, but sobering, article by Rachel DePompa at FOX8News, the author reveals that 4 out of 5 retired American rely on Social Security to pay their monthly bills. This fact, when viewed in the context of Social Security’s…
Important Medicare Information
Medicare can be a confusing topic, and if you are on the cusp of age 65 (and thus soon eligible for Medicare), there are some really important things to know. First is the difference between “original Medicare” and “Medicare Advantage”…
Poll Results: How do you feel about Social Security?
In one of the most comprehensive analyses we’ve seen lately, the Cato Institute, in this article, provides a very detailed and comprehensive evaluation on how Americans of all generations view the Social Security program. And the picture is not particularly…
Social Security Insolvency - Coming up fast!
The clock is ticking, with Social Security’s reserved funds expected to be depleted as early as the year 2032! And that would be a crisis for most American seniors (and others) who rely on Social Security for much of their…
Which Social Security 2026 Change will hurt the most?
Well, you may be surprised to see that this Motley Fool article by Keith Speights suggests that the 2026 Social Security change that will hurt most is the 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). But how can an increase in…
Delaying Social Security: Risk vs. Reward
Most financial advisors will suggest that waiting for a higher Social Security benefit is a wise strategy, yet very few seniors actually heed that advice. In fact, only about 10% of all SS beneficiaries maximize their Social Security benefits by…