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On November 4, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2021-61 announcing cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limits for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2022. Many pension plan limits will change next year because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. Other items, however, will not … Continued
Medicare is the government health care program for people 65 and over as well as some younger people with disabilities. Medicare’s coverage plays an important role in containing medical costs as you age. Medicare is a different program than Medicaid, which offers health and other services to eligible low-income people of all ages. Types of … Continued
About half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Along with exercising more and eating better, many people aim to get a better handle on their finances. If you’re in that camp, we’re here to help. Here are some surefire steps to create a more financially secure future for you and your loved ones. Create … Continued
Do I need life insurance once I retire? Just because you’re retired doesn’t necessarily mean you’re financially sound. Think of all the different scenarios that may still be applicable: You may have been required to retire early; you may have had investments that have gone sour and haven’t had time to rebuild your nest egg. … Continued
An annuity and life insurance are insurance products. The primary difference between an annuity and life insurance is when payment is made. Annuities pay a set amount monthly, quarterly or annually to meet future financial needs, usually in retirement. Life insurance pays the value of the policy at the time of your death. Several types … Continued
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who owns a permanent life insurance policy (or are thinking about getting one!) you’ve probably done it primarily to protect your loved ones. But over time, many of your financial obligations may have ended. That’s when your policy can take on a new life—as a powerful tool … Continued
First, the basics. If you still owe someone, or love someone, yes, you need life insurance. Now, let’s dig a little deeper and look at the other reasons you may still need life insurance after 65. 1. You’re still the “Bank of You.” 63% of parents over 55 are still supporting their children and or … Continued
If you think your retirement is going to look like your parents’ or grandparents’ retirement, think again. Here are three things you should be considering: 1. The Bank of Mom and Dad won’t always be open. There are two sides to this. If you’re currently supporting your adult children, you’re not alone. According to a … Continued
Once you hit 65 and retire, you don’t need life insurance, right? Not so fast! The traditional thinking about life insurance is that you only need it when you have an income to protect, when you have a mortgage or when you have kids to support. And while it’s true that having life insurance after 65 … Continued
On October 18, 2016, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the maximum amount of earnings that are subject to the Social Security payroll tax will increase in 2017 to $127,200. This adjustment is effective as of January 1, 2017 and equates an $8,700 increase from the maximum for years 2015 and 2016, which was $118,500. … Continued