The COLA Social Security 8.7% adjustment for 2023 is the highest increase in decades. But some still worry that it may not be enough. While the increase is historic and needed, it is also inadequate for millions of older Americans who face skyrocketing housing and health care costs across the country. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
It’s already the second week of October so you may want to consider some tactical year-end tax moves to save money. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
As parents age, there’s a need to ensure they are on solid financial footing. It’s also important to know what resources you might expect to inherit someday for your own planning purposes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Extra income in and of itself isn’t bad if you are among those retired people thinking about picking up a job again. However, it’s worth considering how the extra income could affect other parts of your financial life. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
It could be time to rebalance or check to see that your investment mix still lines up with your goals. Things to consider include how much time you have until retirement and other goals. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The “in thing” now for retirement is to do it early. But it might not be as green as you think. So if want to work until your 70s, 80s or even 90s, here’s why not to feel pressure to get on the retirement bandwagon. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The value of delaying Social Security until age 70 is far more than just getting “more money per month.” There are other advantages. However, there are also times and circumstances when this advice is not suitable. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Consider finding a practical use for your tax refund. What’s practical, of course, is relative to your circumstance, but mull over these way to spend or save your check from Uncle Sam. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
If you decide to invest in cryptocurrency, only use money you’re prepared to lose. And that’s true of any speculative investment, So before you buy, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR SOME OTHER OPTIONS TO CONSIDER
What can start as a move with good intentions can end up causing a lot of financial stress. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT