retirement
How far will Your Retirement Savings go ?
The answer to this question would be different for everyone due to individual situations. This article by Nichole Spector for GoBankingRates takes a scenario of $750,000 in retirement savings plus Social Security and estimates how long that amount would last…
What should Younger Workers do NOW to have a financially solid retirement?
A big advantage to starting younger is having a lot more time to plan. There are savings, investments and other opportunities to start early that could have a huge impact on your retirement income. Jordan Rosenfeld For GoBankingRates explains here……
The Social Security Administration released adjustments to benefit payment criteria
In an effort to streamline payment processes Social Security has made some updates to payment schedules. IDR News Network explains here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The URL (internet address) for this…
Retirement in the 2020s: “Unretirement” Has Reached Phenomenon Status
For most folks, retiring from a regular job, whatever the reason, is generally considered a “full stop” milestone. Shifting from the everyday working environment to a life of leisure was seen as a change to a new lifestyle with fewer…
What you need to know about filing for Social Security
Are you thinking about filing for your Social Security benefits in 2025? Although you may have a basic idea of your benefits, several rules could result in less money than anticipated. Kailey Hagen outlines the three things you need to…
Will the elections change your retirement plans?
With the presidential election less than two months away, most Americans are preparing for potential changes to their retirement plans, according to a new study by Wealth Enhancement Group LLC. Over half of unretired Americans fear inflation has postponed their…
Why you should not rely on working in retirement
According to a new survey by CNBC and SurveyMonkey, over 25 percent of workers intend to work in retirement. However, research has shown that workers “often retire earlier than planned, perhaps due to a layoff or poor health.” Granted, it…
The need for a “call to action” for Social Security
According to Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, “Nearly 30,000 Americans died waiting for their Social Security benefit decision last year.” With more than 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security benefits each month and with half the staffing levels,…
Has auto-enrollment in retirement plans worked?
Has auto-enrollment for employees into the company’s retirement plan worked? According to new research, these features helped less than previously thought. Why? “In the real world, looking at how people behave — people leave jobs, cash out their 401(k)s or…
Retirement is evolving
Many people still hold the traditional idea that the retirement age in America is 65, but that is no longer the reality for many Americans. Individuals and companies base their decisions on this traditional retirement age concept. Those decisions range…