No need to spend 2015 COLA increase on health costs

November 02, 2014 by Miji Pearse | Leave a Comment

No need to spend 2015 COLA increase on health costs Here’s some great news for retirees on fixed budgets that are often stretched by medical expenses. Monthly premiums for Medicare Part B and the related deductible for 2015 will remain the same as in 2013 and 2014, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Read More >>

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Using your $20-a-month COLA increase to make a difference

October 30, 2014 by Miji Pearse | Leave a Comment

The reaction by a lot of retirees last week to the news that their Social Security checks will rise next year by an average of $20 per month amounted to “Thanks for nothing.” The question is whether they can turn that nothing into something. Read Chuck Jaffe’s suggestion of how to make a little go a long way… http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-make-your-20-a-month-cola-increase-make-a-difference-2014-10-27 How Read More >>

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Torrid Technologies Top Retirement Planning FYI for Generation Millennial

October 29, 2014 by Miji Pearse | Leave a Comment

Torrid Technologies Top Retirement Planning FYI for GenerationMillennial                 Torrid Technologies, a retirement planning Software Company, provides alternative millennial generation retirement planning approach; countering popular Pogo-Stick article Marietta, GA, October 27, 2014 – The recent tumultuous financial headlines, recession, bubble burst PLUS more are just a few reasons why people are panicking in many circles about retirement planning. More Read More >>

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Don’t Touch the Principal — live off the interest…. Why This is Number One of the 5 Giant Myths of Retirement Planning according to Forbes.com

October 24, 2014 by Miji Pearse | Leave a Comment

Don’t Touch the Principal — live off the interest…. Why This is Number One of the 5 Giant Myths of Retirement Planning according to Forbes.com http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/09/22/5-giant-myths-of-retirement-planning/ Heard of these myths? Tell us your experience and share other myths or misunderstanding you’ve come across related to Retirement Planning.

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How Long Will Your 401(k) Funds Last In Retirement?

October 13, 2014 by Miji Pearse | Leave a Comment

“With pensions increasingly rare and the future of Social Security uncertain, many people rely on their 401(k) plans to provide lifetime income once they retire. The problem with this strategy is that no one knows just how long that lifetime will be. And that’s not the only thing that’s uncertain when it comes to retirement planning…” If you’re not sure Read More >>

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