As a financial advisor, much of my time is spent urging clients to save for retirement. Saving as much as you can, as early as you can, is one of the
Have Divorced Women Been Hit the Hardest by the New Social Security Rules?
Last fall, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made significant changes to Social Security regulations. One of the biggest changes was the closing of
When Will You Be Able to Retire?
We always tell people to begin planning for retirement early in their careers, save as much as possible every year, and they should be able to sail
Answers to the Most Common Social Security Questions
At some point, we will all retire and claim our Social Security benefits. And yet, because the government bureau is so complicated, most of us still
The Trouble with Retiring at 62
As you might already know, the earliest age at which you can claim Social Security benefits is 62. Of course, you will have to accept a permanently
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Our New Year's resolutions often revolve around financial matters, but we tend to express our goals in somewhat vague language. We might say that we
Save All You Can in 2016
As we begin a new year, it’s time for those resolutions! Many people make at least one resolution concerning their financial lives. If you’re in your
No Social Security Raise on Tap for 2016
Recently, the Social Security Administration released some news that made many retirees sigh. For only the third time in history,
Avoid These Money Wasters in Retirement
As you plan for retirement, you’re probably focused on establishing a steady stream of income. You want to make sure you have enough