In the dark of night and in the nick of time, Congress passed and President Barack Obama later signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, avoiding a shutdown and funding the government for two more years. Included in the budget was a senior surprise — the elimination of two potentially lucrative Social Security […]
Managing all the pieces of your prospective retirement can seem like a house of cards at times. Social Security and the options around when and how to claim your benefit pose critical questions in planning. It can be a complicated and confusing decision, and not knowing your options can cost you money. As I wrote […]
Does this cold, snowy winter have you thinking of quitting your job and retiring to Florida? I don’t blame you. But before you march in to your boss’s office tomorrow morning, let’s talk about managing what may be your biggest retirement asset: your Social Security benefits. Social Security is one part of what is […]
