This Scavenger Hunt Helps You Find the Social Security Information You Need Online It is shocking to hear the number of misconceptions people have around Social Security. Among them are that you can claim at 62 and get a bump up at Full Retirement Age. Not so. Another is that divorced spouses cannot claim on an ex-spouse. But, if you meet certain rules, you sure … [Read more...] about Learn to Navigate the SSA Website
Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style
Boomers getting ready to retire tend to fall into three distinct categories: 1) those who are so excited they count down the days; 2) those who are terrified and dread the mere thought of not having anywhere to go; and 3) those who pretend they will never retire. They each have their charm and perspectives. But, one common, overarching theme is that preparing to step off … [Read more...] about Create Structure to Your Retirement Days – and A Little Style
Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
All too soon the holidays were upon me this year. So much to do, so little time! With all the craziness of working on the renovations for our new house, the focus was on getting my retirement kitchen up and running in time for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The kids were coming home and the annual holiday cookie baking had to get done. It was time to get ready for our … [Read more...] about Holiday Happenings In My Retirement Kitchen
Headline: Advisors’ Female Clients Will Face Higher Retiree Health Costs
As an advocate for women’s retirement success, Marcia contributed to a health care costs study produced by HealthView Services. She and HVS CEO, Ron Mastrogiovanni, presented the issues of higher health care costs to Mary Beth Franklin of InvestmentNews. Read the article in InvestmentNews. … [Read more...] about Headline: Advisors’ Female Clients Will Face Higher Retiree Health Costs
Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?
Birthdays are full of favorite people, presents, and treats. Everything from balloons and streamers to ice cream cake with the chocolate crunchies in the middle. So, it can come as a shock upon reaching the glorious age of 50. All of a sudden, birthdays now take on a whole new meaning. They become important dates and many are retirement birthdays. Reaching certain, … [Read more...] about Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?
