retirement
The “Retirement Crisis”…More than Just Fixing Social Security
Anyone tuned into the news about America’s retirement system are keenly aware of Social Security’s solvency dilemma and the actions being debated in Congress to fix the problem. But according to Financial Regulation News’ Douglas Clark, the problem is broader…
If You’re Worried About Running Our of Money in Retirement, Read This!
Many, many folks aging into–or already in–their retirement years share a concern: Your accumulated nest egg may not be substantial enough to carry you the way you’d like. If that’s a concern you have, Robert Powell Editor of TheStreet’s Retirement…
Common Retirement Planning Mistakes…One of them Involves Social Security
Planning for a financially secure retirement is not a simple process…and that’s why so many put it off. Even so, for those who build assumptions into their personal plans, there are several fundamentals that are often misunderstood. Nevin Adams, in…
More on When to Retire–A Helpful Chart
The general question of “When should I retire?” is one of the most frequent inquiries fielded by the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service . And while our general first response is, “It depends,” we do spend time discussing the…
Saving for Retirement–Looking Beyond Social Security
If you’ve given substantial thought to maximizing your Social Security benefits, congratulations! Many folks haven’t, so you’re a step ahead of the pack. But what about the rest of your financial strategy for those later years? Social Security District Manager…
Some Ideas to Lower Living Costs in Retirement
No matter how much you’ve saved for those retirement years, it’s always a good idea to look for ways to shave your living costs during those later years. The Motley Fool’s Maurie Backman, in a post on finance.yahoo.com’s news page,…
The Vulnerabilities Women Face in Retirement
CNBC.com’s Lorie Konsh takes a detailed look at the financial vulnerabilities many women face in retirement years. Whether it’s the impact of spousal benefits, the inability to save adequately, or the impact of multiple marriages, Ms. Konish suggests “… there…
Re-Thinking the Dream of Retiring
Many folks daydream during the workday of retiring, putting the stress of the daily grind behind them, having no schedule to follow, and so on. But as that point in life approaches, it seems many are having second thoughts about…
8 Realistic Ways to Supplement Your Retirement Income
Retirement income streams often consist of Social Security benefits, withdrawals from an IRA or 401(k), and pension payments, with Social Security being the largest income source for more than half of retirees. But Social Security only replaces about 40% of…
One of the Least Understood Pieces of the Social Security Puzzle
AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service has to-date helped well over 7,000 folks nationwide navigate Social Security’s intricate and detailed maze of rules and regulations. The questions are wide-ranging, and often get into deep research about how these rules apply…