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Poll: What is the Best Solution to Fix Social Security

Category: Social Security

August 6, 2024 — In case you haven’t been paying attention, a real crisis is brewing for Social Security. According to its Trustees, its reserves will be exhausted by 2035 (just 11 years away), at which time the only money available will be from taxes paid by current workers. Only…

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Published on August 5, 2024
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Skyrocketing Insurance Costs Forcing Retirees Out

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

August 6, 2024 — The New York Times reported on a phenomenon that is literally uprooting retirees and others in Florida and elsewhere. In “Skyrocketing Insurance Is Clobbering Consumers” the Times reported on the crippling escalations in homeowner insurance that are forcing many homeowners out of their homes.

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Published on August 5, 2024
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Retirement Travel: Should You Join a Tour Group, or Plan Your Own

Category: Travel

August 15 , 2024 — One of the most common things that retirees say they want to do is travel, now that they have the time, and maybe the money, to do it. Couples usually spend a lot of time deciding where and when to go. For example, they might…

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Published on August 13, 2024
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How to Fix Social Security Poll Results: You’ve Got Opinions!

Category: Social Security

“See Presidential Positions (below)“. August 15, 2024 — Thanks to everyone who voted in last week’s poll on the best way to fix Social Security. The good news is that you seem willing to make some sacrifices to make it happen, not just throw the burden onto someone else.

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Published on August 14, 2024
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What You Should Know Before You Retire in Florida

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

August 27, 2024 — Florida is definitely one of the most popular states for retirement – and for people of all ages. It was the second fastest growing state in 2023, and had the highest rate of net immigration (more people moving in than out) in the nation in 2022.

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Published on August 26, 2024
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Part D Out of Pocket Limit Reduced to $2000 in 2025: Part D Premiums Could Rise

Category: Medicare

August 28, 2024 — People enrolled in Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage are getting some really good news, and some not so bad news. The biggest changes will go into effect in 2025. They were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023, which passed without any Republican…

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Published on August 27, 2024
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Lawyer Loses His Retirement Savings in “Government Investigation” Scam

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

Sept. 1, 2024 –You could write a best seller on the ingenious ways criminals use to steal money from people, especially those over 60. These crooks capitalize on a sense of trust to drain senior retirement accounts with ploys like asking for help on stamping out corruption, or rescuing a…

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Published on August 31, 2024
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