Posts Tagged ‘Social Security’
The Cost of Health Care
Americans spend a lot on health care. In 2016, national health expenditures grew 4.3 percent to $3.3 trillion, which amounts to $10,348 per person.1 It’s interesting that you’ll find few…
Read MoreDebunking Market Myths
The world keeps changing, politics and social movements emerge, the stock markets fluctuate and a lot of our preconceived notions continue to be challenged. However, some things don’t seem to…
Read MoreHow Losing Sleep Could Translate to a Loss of Money
Some teenagers seem to sleep a lot. As parents and grandparents, we can find this rather aggravating. But the fact is, as we get older, our sleep patterns may change,…
Read MoreEvolution of the 401(k)
When employer-sponsored 401(k) plans were introduced in the 1980s, an unexpected consequence occurred: Pensions stopped being the norm. One reason is that companies found 401(k) plans less expensive than traditional…
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve’s Role in the Economy
The U.S. government’s system of checks and balances applies not only to its distribution of power but also to its economic viability. The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates the investment…
Read MoreThe Impact of Income Inequality
A new study of high-earning clients of a bank’s wealth management unit tracked the fortunes of male and female young adults to learn how income inequity would impact their lives.…
Read MoreAnticipated Changes in Workplace Demographics
Online shopping has become the norm in the Western part of the world. Experts say mature economies adopted e-commerce quickly because of its strong infrastructure and a trusting financial landscape.1…
Read MoreStudy Proves Aging a One-Way Process
As you may have already suspected, aging is not a reversible process. This was confirmed in a new study titled “Intercellular Competition and Inevitability of Multicellular Aging,” in which researchers…
Read MoreSteps for Building a Retirement Income Plan
Not everyone has dramatic success as an investor. For many, the key isn’t to have great stock market insights or great luck, but rather the foresight to consistently invest in…
Read MoreGet in the Know: Social Security and IRS Updates for 2018
The new year will bring several changes that could affect your Social Security benefits and retirement savings. Last October, the Social Security Administration announced cost-of-living adjustments for 2018 benefits. Starting…
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