As you get nearer to retirement, there is more pressure to plan ahead. Kiplinger’s article, “4 Big Retirement Regrets That You Should Avoid,” says that sometimes failure is the most effective teacher.
Category: Social Security
Be Smart When You Say “I Do” the Second or Third Time
Can you believe that 37% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end up in divorce? Those are not good odds. CBS Boston’s recent article, “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Second or Third Go Around,” asks, “What is it about marriage that makes folks want to try it again...
Look out: Medicare Changes on the Way!
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Personal Finance Myths Debunked!
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Attention Gen Xer’s: Mid-Life Planning is Calling
Generation X is hitting middle age! Bummer, to be sure. However, there’s still plenty of time to boost retirement security. If you need to get going, torque up your efforts to be on top when you retire. Kiplinger’s recent article, “7 Savvy Retirement Steps for G...
Make the Most of Your Social Security
When you work, some of your income (currently 6.2% of eligible wages) is withheld for Social Security tax. When you retire, you're eligible to get a Social Security benefit, which is a source of income based on your 35 years of highest earnings. Social Security uses a formula to determine how much you're eligible to receive when you reach your full retirement age (FRA), which is from...
