Low-Income Detroit Retirees Can Apply For Pension Aid — But They Only Have Until Dec. 31
Low-income retirees living in Detroit can apply for aid to offset some of the pension cuts brought on by the city’s bankruptcy this year.
The program is a one-time offer – and ...
How To Find Areas for Saving and Generate Retirement Income
USA Today recently talked with Donna Phelan, author of the new book Women, Money & Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well.
The “sisters” in the book ...
Iowa’s Social Security Tax Is No More
Eight years ago, Iowa began phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits.
In 2015, the phase-out will be complete and the Social Security checks of Iowans will no longer be taxed.
Reported ...
Video: Why Should You Invest?
Why should you invest your money as opposed to keeping it locked away in a savings account? This video offers an introductory explanation as to why.
Video credit: Money magazine ...
Are Low Oil Prices Hurting Your Retirement Account?
Americans are thrilled to be saving money at the gas pump. But low oil prices aren’t good news for everyone – namely, oil and gas companies.
And that affects many Americans who ...
A History of the Social Security COLA
Social Security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2015.
The COLA is designed to protect benefits against inflation – but that protection hasn’t ...
Three Tax Season Scams to Know About, and How to Identify Them
It might be too early for many people to start thinking about tax season. But that doesn’t mean it’s too early for scammers.
The IRS is warning consumers to be aware of some early ...
Do Pensions Give Retirees a False Sense of Retirement Security?
At one time, pensions were seen as the safest, most secure stream of retirement income. But the security of pension benefits is no longer rock-solid. That raises the question: do pensions ...
Three Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income
Everyone can use extra income in retirement – the more the better.
But how can you start that extra income stream? The Motley Fool recently posed that question to a math professor ...
How Accurate Is Your Estimated Social Security Benefit?
Every soon-to-be retiree is curious about what their Social Security benefit might be when they retire – as they should be, because their expected benefit will shape their saving ...
