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If you’re one of America’s 64 million Social Security beneficiaries, you might want to prepare yourself for a significant pay raise. According to the Social Security Administration, the annual cost-of-living (COLA) benefits increase starts with the year you turn 62, and the COLA increase announced in October was 5.9%. Continued inflationary pressure as the […]Continue reading
It’s important to budget and keep your numbers in check throughout the year. Too often, we can get sidelined, and before we know it, we’re no longer moving in the right direction. Use the checklist below to get back on track before the calendar flips us into 2022. Is your holiday budget out of […]Continue reading
The new year is almost upon us! As you flip the calendar on January 1, you should mark some important deadlines to keep you on track: January 1st:Medicare Coverage starts – assuming you’ve paid your premium 1st:Annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment begins 15th:Deadline for Q4 2021 estimated tax payment February Click here for a […]Continue reading
It’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Awareness Month, and whether you’re in the market now or just curious about insurance coverage choices for the future, it’s important to know where, why, and how to get answers. There are three main options when it comes to LTC coverage. Traditional long-term care insurance:Also known as standalone long-term care […]Continue reading
It’s Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and it might also be time for you to purchase your insurance policy. Insurance can be costly and confusing, but it’s also necessary to avoid wiping out your retirement savings. Knowing what you need to buy and the best time to purchase is crucial. Consider this: The national […]Continue reading
According to a February 2021 Barron’s article, there will be 60% more elderly population by 2030. That’s less than a decade away, which means now could be the time to talk about care planning. If you’re an annuity owner, chances are you’re either part of the 79% that see it as a resource to avoid […]Continue reading
Let’s start with the most echoed statement on the web: Americans are living longer but aren’t necessarily healthier, leading to health problems later in life. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 69% of people will use long-term care services at some point. And that care comes with a cost: Long-term care […]Continue reading
According to the FINRA website: power of attorney is a legal document you sign to grant someone you trust with authority to make decisions on your behalf. You must sign when you’re still mentally competent for your power of attorney to be valid. Planning for the future with a power of attorney could minimize complications […]Continue reading
Medicare open enrollment – also known as Medicare’s annual election period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this window, Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their coverage and make changes or purchase new policies if they want to do so. For most Americans, Medicare eligibility goes hand in hand with turning 65, but some […]Continue reading
Social Security is neutral with respect to gender—individuals with identical earnings histories are treated the same in terms of benefits. This information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) highlights how the Social Security program impacts women and the specific demographic characteristics of women compared with the entire population. Women tend to earn less than […]Continue reading
