If you are the kind of person that must plan ahead to ensure your family will have enough money to live on, AND you are not blessed with the gift of foresight, you’ve likely spent a few sleepless nights wondering if you have saved enough for retirement. To go along with those restless nights are a multitude of “what-ifs” that begin to creep in. With all that in mind, this article will explore a few rules of thumb and techniques used to estimate how much a retiree will need to have saved so that their nest egg lasts their lifetime.
Read MoreYou will encounter many important dates and deadlines once you peer into the world of Medicare and you will want to attend to these matters earlier than later – each day 11,000 people turn 65 and “get in line” to sign up for benefits. We hope this article will help you stay on top of things and have a smooth experience signing up for Medicare.
Read MoreWe know that government programs – such as Medicare and all the parts that come with it, including Medigap plans – are as straight-forward as a ball of spaghetti. We hope that you find our insights helpful as you plan out your medical expenses during retirement.
Read MoreIf you opt to go with Traditional Medicare, you will need to purchase a Part D plan to have coverage for prescription medications. You may not need a Part D plan if you choose to go with Medicare Advantage instead; as most advantage plans include Part D already, but make sure to consider the limitations of Advantage plans before making your choice.
Read MoreOn average a 65-year-old couple will spend about $300,000 on health care throughout their retirement, therefore it is one of the most common worries for those nearing retirement. This can be such a worrisome topic, that some affluent people may opt to delay retirement and continue working - just so they have medical coverage until reaching Medicare age.
Read MoreDuring times of market or economic uncertainty – when we are not sure what will happen to our 401K balances or if we will still have a job at the end of the coming quarter. One thing that is for sure to happen, almost every “news” outlet gets covered by headlines: “Best 10 stocks to own during a recession” or “Best Recession Proof Stocks” or my favorite “How to make money during recession”.
Read MoreYou’ve worked and saved all your life and are nearing your retirement date - you likely have a lot of questions and many checkboxes to check before you can confidently wave goodbye to your colleagues. One of the most important decisions you have to make at this point in your life is HOW you want your pension benefits paid to you.
Read MoreMany people have saved for their retirement years in 401K plans, which typically do not allow distributions until one is 59 ½, retires or changes employment. However, it can become a true lifeline if you can qualify for a “Hardship Withdrawal” if your plan allows for such a distribution.
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