Posts Tagged ‘Changes in Social Security’
Strategies for Optimal Social Security Payouts
Social Security benefits are typically synonymous with retirement income. It would be inefficient to create a retirement plan without first estimating how much you will receive from the government.1 According…
Read MorePros and Cons: Fewer Regulations in the U.S.
One of the current administration’s persistent themes has been deregulation — cutting through the red tape in the rules of doing business. In one instance, Donald Trump was filmed standing…
Read MoreHandling Market Corrections Correctly
Today’s political environment and recent volatility in the U.S. stock markets, particularly February’s correction, caused concern for some investors. If you’ve met with a financial advisor who designed a strategy…
Read MoreMusic Plays Instrumental Role in Healing Ailments
Hearing a familiar song from a happy period in your life, such as childhood, can instantly make you feel joyful. It’s as if you’re right back there — toe tapping,…
Read MoreThe Income Gap and the Economy
The income gap between the wealthy and the poor is widening in the U.S.1 Why does that matter? Because there are studies that indicate a wide swathe of income differentiation…
Read MoreBanking Trends
In its recent 2018 Banking Industry Outlook report, Deloitte identified six key themes that are driving trends for financial institutions today:1 Redefining what makes for a positive customer experience Managing…
Read MoreInflation: Expectations for 2018
It seems as if inflation has been biding its time. Since the financial crisis a decade ago, growth in prices and wages has been muted.1 However, many financial analysts believe…
Read MoreRetirement and Health Care Budgeting
When you estimate a budget for retirement income, remember that health care expenses are likely to be higher in the future than they are before you retire. According to recent…
Read MoreEnrolling in Medicare
Unlike Social Security, the age for Medicare eligibility is the same for everyone: 65 years old, no matter what year you were born. If you have already filed for Social…
Read MoreTax Preparation vs. Tax Planning. Here’s How You Could Save Thousands of Dollars in Taxes
Most Americans ignore the one thing that could help them save thousands of dollars in retirement. It’s called tax planning. Don’t miss Retirement Solutions Radio show, “Tax Preparation vs. Tax…
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