January 26, 2024 / by todd carmack
Everything in life is not permanent since change is constant in life. However, the social security benefit is about to change. Therefor...
January 26, 2024 / by rick viader
Everyone has the same hope: to extend their lifespan. Everyone has the hope that they will have a long life. But do we have the financial resources to support such a long life? Let's look at a handful of intriguing...
January 20, 2024 / by todd carmack
What dangers should you accept to reach your financial objective, if any? What's the cut-off point? That's a simple question, but the answer can be complex. How much is "enough" depends on a myriad of factors. What's more important to...
January 14, 2024 / by rick viader
It's normal to feel uneasy about retiring when the economy could be in a downturn, but there are methods to keep your current standard of living in retirement even if the economy takes a downturn. Inflation is at 40-year highs,...
January 14, 2024 / by todd carmack
When people begin planning for retirement, the typical expenses taken into account include housing, utilities, gas, and even food. Unfortunately, retirees fail to c...
January 8, 2024 / by rick viader
While it's never too early to start thinking about retirement, a frequent misconception is that it simply means p...
January 1, 2024 / by ali el-sayed
Deferring your Social Security claim is frequently recommended. Why? Based on your specific earnings history, you are eligible for your ...
December 11, 2023 / by jason anderson
A pension is nothing more than a savings account for the future. The money you contribute is invested and accumulated in a savings account that you can access at a later date if you so want. Generally, the first 25%...
December 9, 2023 / by jeff boettcher
According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, as passed in the House, military personnel would start receiving a 4.6 percent pay boost on Jan. 1. This is a result of the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH),...