7 Chilling Facts About Retirement in America That Should Make Obama Tremble...
Some say President Obama’s plan would be economically irresponsible, socially disruptive and morally repugnant. We are headed for a catastrophic retirement train wreck. A Wall Street-driven financial...
View ArticleSocial Security Deficit Outlook Remains Unchanged
The doomsday clock for seniors was updated Friday with the release of the annual report on the condition of the Social Security and Medicare programs – the two most important benefits for most older...
View Article7 Rules of Thumb for Retirement Planning
Rules of thumb often develop because they’re at least somewhat accurate and are helpful when running off-the-cuff measurements. When it comes to retirement planning, rules of thumb abound, and they’re...
View ArticleHow Social Security subconsciously affects retirement planning
Does the language that Social Security uses encourage poor retirement planning decisions? Behavioral finance research shows that the words used to describe benefits can significantly influence...
View Article9 retirement planning deadlines you shouldn’t overlook
Retirement deadlines Retirement accounts have contribution deadlines you need to meet to qualify for tax breaks and avoid penalties. Social Security provides different payouts depending on the age you...
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