Posts Tagged ‘Retirement Income’
Takeaways From the 2018 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
As he does each year, the United States’ arguably most successful investor, Warren Buffett, shared his wisdom and observations at this year’s Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting. Buffett is known…
Read MoreMedicare News
Earlier this year, Congress passed a last-minute budget deal that included provisions affecting Medicare benefits. Specifically, one provision will permit certain therapies to continue beyond the previous caps, subject to…
Read MoreFor Some Retirees, Home is Where the Debt is
Today’s pre-retirees and retirees tend to have far more debt than those in years past. In addition to factors like credit card payments and medical expenses, this generation is seeing…
Read MoreEconomic Effects of U.S. Putting ‘America First’
At the start of this century, the internet enhanced global communication, and the world transitioned into one massive economy. But this new landscape came at a cost, and after years…
Read MoreImpact Investing
The new federal government stance toward deregulation may lead many companies to roll back operational practices, potentially resulting in higher profit margins.1 However, shareholders may have a say in this…
Read MoreStrategies 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 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 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…
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