Social Security Earnings Test: 3 Sources Affecting Benefits If you’re considering claiming Social Security early, understanding the Social Security earnings test is critical. In this video, we discuss the social security earnings test, who it applies to, and what...
How Pension and Social Security Decisions Shape Retirement Guaranteed income sources can provide the foundation of any sound retirement income plan. Pension and Social Security decisions can create an income floor. But both (pension and social security decisions) are...
Should I Claim Social Security Early? When it comes to filing and when to claim Social Security, timing matters. In this video, we break down the facts around full retirement age, early Social Security benefits, and the long-term impact of claiming at 62 versus...
Should Executors Pay Estate Bills Right Away - or Wait? We highlight a critical, but often misunderstood aspect of estate administration: The risks of executors or administrators rushing to pay bills or distribute assets after a loved one passes away. Drawing on...
3 Ways IRMAA Can Impact Your Medicare Costs Medicare IRMAA surcharges can materially change retirement cash flow — often unintentionally. This video walks through how modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) drives Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, why more retirees...
5 Things About The Stay NJ Program New Jersey has introduced the Stay NJ program, a new property tax credit aimed at encouraging seniors to remain in the state during retirement. Effective in 2026, Stay NJ works alongside the existing ANCHOR and Senior Freeze programs...
Health Savings Accounts: 5 Things Worth Understanding Takeaways: HSAs offer pre-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses Contribution limits in 2026 allow families 55+ to approach nearly $10,000 per year Paying medical costs...
1929 vs Today: What’s Changed Takeaways: The 1929 market lacked basic protections like the FDIC, SEC, and unemployment insurance The Federal Reserve now acts as a lender of last resort to stabilize the system Circuit breakers and margin rules might reduce the risk of...
Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Key Takeaways - A section 457 deferred compensation plan may allow penalty-free withdrawals before age 59½ - Early IRA or 401(k) withdrawals (prior to age 59 1/2) usually trigger a 10% tax penalty - A large section 457 deferred...
5 Reasons Why Hiring Two Advisors Might Backfire Some investors believe hiring two advisors and “letting them compete” is a smart way to maximize returns from investment advisors. In practice, it often does the opposite. This video explains why hiring two advisors...
