Social Security Math Changes in 2017
Beyond the 0.3% cost of living adjustment and an increase in the payroll tax earnings cap, there is one other major change for Social Security that began on Jan. 1. […]
Retirement Readiness
Thinking of retiring in 2017? It’s a major life transition that involves financial and social changes. New retirees have a myriad of decisions to make, including figuring out where their […]
Not a Day over 65
Despite a reported lack of retirement savings and less certainty when it comes guaranteed income (whether from Social Security or pension benefits) to support them in retirement, data still shows […]
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Announced for 2017
Last Thursday Medicare announced its changes for deductibles and Part B premiums for 2017. Bad news first – premiums are going up for everyone (both new and all current enrollees, […]
COLA Barely Budges 2017 Social Security Benefits
The Social Security Administration released its annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for benefits this past Tuesday. The good news is there is actually an adjustment this year, unlike in […]