Many retirees are concerned about the state of Social Security, and some of them even expect the program to crumble in the next few years. Does that mean you should get your money out now…
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GMB Ep 213: Social Security Horror Stories with Laurence Kotlikoff
Social Security retirement benefits are crucial for millions of Americans, but the system and the formula for calculating benefits are complicated. After applying for Social Security payments, some individuals get a clawback letter stating that…
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The Roth-Only Catch-Up Contribution Rule Will Get Time to Catch Up
The SECURE 2.0 Act, which was passed in December 2022, made a significant change to the IRS catch-up contribution rules. The catch-up contribution allows those aged 50 and above to contribute an additional $7,500 to…
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Making the Retirement Leap in 2023
Planning for retirement is something you’ve probably been doing for a good part of your working life. You’ve saved, invested, and mapped out your post-retirement life and goals. As you get to the point that…
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Social Security Benefits Are Increasing. How Will It Affect Your Taxes?
Inflation has been hitting everyone’s wallets all year long. With the cost of everything from fuel to pasta going up, a 40-year high in the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for social security sounds like a good thing….
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A Social Security Primer: Breaking Down Your Options
When to claim social security benefits is one of the biggest questions when thinking about retiring. Your retirement income will likely come from various sources, and each will fit into your financial plan in different…
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GMB Ep #103: Revisiting Social Security: The Social Security 2100 Act
The Social Security 2100 Act was recently introduced by the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. The reinstatement follows the Social Security Administration’s latest forecasts that the trust funds will…
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Social Security Reform Under a Trump Presidency
With Donald Trump now in office, there are a lot of people approaching retirement who are concerned about the state of Social Security. With Mr. Trump initiating drastic reforms in other areas of the government, the…
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