If you’re looking to retire before 65, or are forced to retire following health difficulties, downsizing, or family circumstances, what will you do for health insurance until you qualify for Medicare? Many Americans retire before reaching the age of 65, whether by choice or need. And health insurance for these early retirees is frequently more […]
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Retirees must make the most of all the tax breaks that they can. This is especially true for those living on fixed incomes. Every penny matters, you have to make it last. But it’s not always easy to hang onto your money in retirement. It’s not hard to overlook significant tax savings chances, or financial
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With tax season rapidly approaching, we thought we’d remind you what you can do to prepare to file your 2023 federal tax return. The IRS has actually taken steps to help with this. Visit the IRS website to get access to information like steps you can take to make filing easier. We care about you
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Believe it or not, many Americans choose to continue work in some regard during their retirement. It may seem oxymoronic, but having a part-time retirement job could be a viable method of generating more retirement income. Remember: if you’re generally healthy and suffer from no chronic illnesses, your life expectancy could be as high as
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How much money will you need in retirement? How much income will you need each year? As you approach retirement, you will want to evaluate your options when it comes to income sources. You will receive income from Social Security benefits, as well as possibly retirement account distributions or a pension. One popular strategy for
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You’ve probably heard that it’s very important to save up as much as you can for retirement, so you don’t end up overly dependent on Social Security once you retire. Even if you get the maximum out of Social Security benefits, they’ll only replace around 40% of your pre-retirement earnings. And many seniors need more
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September 30th was the final day before government funding expired. Thankfully, a last-minute agreement was passed by the House and Senate to keep it funded through to November 17th, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. But, what happens when November 17th comes around? And how will it affect you, as a retiree or pre-retiree? What can
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Recession Pushed to Summer of 2024? A recession is a significant and prolonged economic downturn, characterized by a decline in economic activity. This includes a contraction in gross domestic product, rising unemployment rates, reduced consumer spending, and decreased business investment. Recessions can be caused by various factors, including financial crises, excessive debt, inflation, supply shocks,
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What is Prolonged Grief Disorder? When an individual loses someone close to them, it’s obviously normal for them to feel grief for a long time afterward. The grief could last even years following the death: Different people deal with it differently. But, it’s an important distinction between grief, and what mental health experts are calling
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Continue to Work Into Your 70s? An increasing quantity of older Americans have been continuing work past the traditional retirement age. This is either because they can’t afford to retire sooner, an unfortunate possibility many suffer from, or by choice. It does actually come with some benefits if you decide to continue working into your
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