Month: June 2015

Quiz on Social Security

Do you receive Social Security? Are you one of the approximate 59 million Americans who receive Social Security? These benefits are paid to nine out of ten Americans over the age of 65. And it is [...]

Maximize Social Security

Are you nearing the age in which Social Security is becoming an issue? Are you dreaming of your golden years and a prosperous retirement? This week the blogs will be dedicated to the issue of Social [...]

Social Security and You

Are you thinking about retiring and collecting your Social Security benefits? This can be a very confusing and complicated endeavor to say the least. I recently came across an interesting interview on [...]

Random FInancial Thoughts

Well everyone is interested in the markets, the price of oil, interest rates, and just where the economy is heading. If I had the answers to any of those issues, I would not be writing a blog and eBooks [...]

Things to Think About Retirement

How much do you need for retirement? What is your number? If you are getting ready to retire or are still working, you need to be thinking about how much you will need once you get to your desired [...]

401(k) Flaws

Are you saving for your retirement through a company 401(k)? Is a 401(k) your main source of retirement income besides Social Security? If that is the case, there may be some flaws in this approach, as [...]

Leaving Money on the Table in Workplans

Do you participate in your company’s 401(k) plan? If you do, are you contributing at least what your company will match? If you are not contributing at least what your company will match you are part of [...]

401(k) Court Case

Are you aware of your rights as a 401(k) participant? Did you know that recently the Supreme Court ruled in favor of employees in a case that involved choices available in 401(k) plans? Well, the Supreme [...]