Save Early, Save Often
Last week the Consumer Federation of America and the American Savings Education Council sponsored America Saves Week in an effort to raise awareness and get more Americans to do whatever […]
Social Security – Changes to File-and-Suspend and Restricted Applications Clarified
The Social Security Administration issued an emergency message late Friday to its field offices explaining how to implement changes that will ban future retirees from claiming only spousal benefits at […]
Tax Breaks for the Newly Retired
Because federal tax law reaches deep into all aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that the rules that affect us change as our lives change. This can present opportunities […]
Estate Planning and Retirement
If you’ve done everything right, estate planning will be an issue that needs addressing. With proper planning and flexibility during retirement odds are in your favor that there will be […]
Your Retirement Plan – the Basics in Running the Numbers
When it comes time to figure out if you are prepared to take the plunge into retirement, the best way to test your preparedness is to run a retirement “numbers” […]