“Social Security is a complicated element of anyone’s retirement plan. Here are the most common mistakes individuals tend to make and how to avoid them.” by Scot Landborg. 1. Turning on Social Security at 62 while you’re still working. 2. Not utilizing the restricted application strategy (if you are eligible). 3. Remarrying without understanding the…
Month: February 2019
Social Security 2100- a bill to ensure the viability of Social Security for the next 75 years
Social Security 2100 Act Congress needs to act to ensure the future of Social Security. The 2018 Social Security Trustees report projects that beneficiaries will see a 21 percent cut in benefits by 2034 unless Congress takes action to prevent the funding shortfall. The Congressional Budget Office’s estimate is more dire, setting the year at…
Help for the disabled: Household Acccomodations Guide
People with disabilities face financial challenges as they fight workplace discrimination and encounter the higher cost of living in order to accommodate their needs. Thanks to Denise for sending this helpful link to a comprehensive guide to home adaptations for disabled people. It can be found at: https://householdquotes.co.uk/disability-accommodation-guide/ Source: Financial Planning for Women
What’s the worst thing we do to the earth and how can we atone for our impact?
Why discuss climate change in a personal finance and investing blog?Because climate disruption is affecting our lives and our finances and imposing massive costs on future generations.So… what’s the worst thing that middle class Americans do? We fly on airplanes. Flying has a large carbon footprint. Besides flying less, we can buy carbon offsets for…
What’s the worst thing we do to the earth and how can we atone for our impact?
Why discuss climate change in a personal finance and investing blog?Because climate disruption is affecting our lives and our finances and imposing massive costs on future generations.So… what’s the worst thing that middle class Americans do? We fly on airplanes. Flying has a large carbon footprint. Besides flying less, we can buy carbon offsets for…
Skip the Valentine’s Day Roses if you care about the Environment
Quoted from NY Times Climate Forward By Jillian Mock “Another Valentine’s Day is here, and we all know what that means: paper Cupids, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and the classic bouquet of red roses. Lots and lots of roses. This year, Americans are expected to spend $1.9 billion on flowers alone, according to the National…
Skip the Valentine’s Day Roses if you care about the Environment
Quoted from NY Times Climate Forward By Jillian Mock “Another Valentine’s Day is here, and we all know what that means: paper Cupids, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and the classic bouquet of red roses. Lots and lots of roses. This year, Americans are expected to spend $1.9 billion on flowers alone, according to the National…
Mistakes are common in health care bills
Here’s a key way to prevent paying more for your health care than you should “At least 50 percent of the claims reviewed on behalf of DirectPath’s clients contain an error, according to the employee-benefits manager.” “Simple mistakes can result in higher bills, which means you should be checking every single bill you receive from…
Understanding Diversification with the Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns
“The Periodic Table of Investment Returns depicts annual returns for 10 asset classes, ranked from best to worst performance for each calendar year.”https://www.callan.com/periodic-table/Click on: Download the PDF. I like this visual presentation of how asset categories fluctuate from yielding the highest returns one year to the lowest (or much lower) in subsequent years. The table…
Why save when interest rates are so low?
“What’s the point in saving your hard-earned dollars if you don’t know what it’s for?” asks Ross Menke. “By visualizing that future experience, you’ll feel in real time what lies ahead.”Jonathan Clements explains:“To get started with visualization, write down your goals in great detail. Once your specific goals are established, write down how achieving those goals will make…