5 simple rules for mastering your money
More money, more problems. Until you have that problem, though, it’s best to stick to these five simple rules to help you master money the way Biggie mastered rap. If you stick to these rules, […]
Most people don’t know these 5 Social Security rules. Do you?
In 2019, 64 million Americans were estimated to have received Social Security benefits, and for more than half of elderly beneficiaries, Social Security represented over 50% of their income. Nonetheless, a recent SimplyWise survey found that less than […]
Everything you need to know about taxes & Social Security
You might be imagining retirement as a completely different life from your working years: enjoying the hobbies you never had enough time for; spending long, fun-filled days with your grandkids; traveling wherever and whenever the […]
50 tax deductions & tax credits you can take in 2020
While few people want to pay anything at all, there are ways to pay less. Tax deductions and tax credits can help you save money in tax season 2020. Deductions lower your taxable income (and […]
5 money lessons that xennials can learn from boomers
Times have changed since baby boomers were young. Despite this, the money lessons they learned throughout the years still apply. Many xennials, on the cusp of Generation X and millennials, could improve their finances if they […]
This Social Security decision could cost you thousands
Phil Moeller, the author of Get What’s Yours for Medicare: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs and co-author of the updated edition of How to Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security, answers […]
4 of the fastest growing jobs for seniors
It’s no secret: seniors are working at historic rates. Almost a quarter of seniors are now in the job market, up 18% from 10 years ago, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this to increase over the […]
A full-time RVer’s tips for saving at RV parks
Travel is a pretty personal topic — and everybody travels in their own style. While a lot of people love to fly and stay in hotels, my husband and I prefer to travel in our […]
11 steps to take if you’re turning 65 this year
Are you turning 65 this year? Congrats! You’ve hit a major milestone. To make sure this year and the many years that follow are amazing, you need to take these smart steps on Social Security, […]
Tax season 2020: 7 things parents need to know
Looking back even a year can be a real “whoa” moment when you’re a parent. It’s only been a year since my baby was that tiny? Whether your kids’ current milestones include first steps, loose teeth or […]