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A Savings Carol

Posted by Rich Grant on December 17, 2017 in Save

As in life, this Savings Carol has ups and downs. But, if you are patient with your savings and with this video, the end is good! Enjoy the holidays!! To listen to the video click here – A Savings Carol. A Great way to start 2018 would be to look at your financial health. Here is…

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How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Posted by Rich Grant on December 17, 2017 in IdentityTheft

Massive computer hacks and data breaches are now common occurrences — an unfortunate consequence of living in a digital world. Once identity thieves have your information, they can use it to gain access to your bank and credit card accounts, make unauthorized transactions in your name, and subsequently ruin your credit. Now more than ever,…

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IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2020

Posted by Rich Grant on December 16, 2017 in Financial Planning

IRA contribution limits The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in 2020 is $6,000 (or 100% of your earned income, if less), unchanged from 2019. The maximum catch-up contribution for those age 50 or older remains at $1,000. You can contribute to both a traditional IRA and a…

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What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2018?

Posted by Rich Grant on December 15, 2017 in Social Security & Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the standard monthly Part B premium in 2018 will remain $134 (or higher, depending on your income). In 2017, most Medicare beneficiaries who received Social Security benefits paid a lower monthly premium ($109, on average). However, this is likely to change in 2018. Due…

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Social Security and Medicare Update – 2016

Posted by Rich Grant on July 7, 2017 in Social Security & Medicare

Those of you who rely, or will rely, on Social Security and Medicare should watch this video. Social Security and Medicare Update-2016 provides detail on where these programs are financially. Social Security Claiming Trying to figure out the details of Social Security? Trying to decide when to begin collecting your benefits? This post may help: Social…

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Social Security Claiming: Retirement, Spousal and Survivor Benefits. Both An Economic and a Personal Decision.

Posted by Rich Grant on July 7, 2017 in Social Security & Medicare

Knowing when and how to claim your Social Security benefits is not easy. However, a November 2015 law made certain claiming strategies easier to understand, but not as lucrative for married couples. Let’s take a look at strategies to collect monthly Social Security amounts when both you and your spouse are living. We will review…

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Does “Work and Life” Make You Happy? If So, Don’t Apologize or Stop “Working”, But Keep Learning.

Posted by Rich Grant on May 30, 2017 in Continuing Education

Much has been said of work/life balance. This terminology has evolved over many, many years.   It began as work/leisure balance and in the 1980’s evolved into work/life balance. People look at the term work/life balance differently. I look at it as work and life. Work/life balance is a concept which includes proper prioritization between work…

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Gift Your Money Now or Leave an Inheritance Later. It Can be Both a Financial and Emotional Decision

Posted by Rich Grant on May 23, 2017 in Wills & Estates

You have budgeted, saved and invested throughout your career. Now, you hope you have saved enough money to last through your retirement years. You have a will, which details who gets any assets that remain after your passing. Do you want to wait until your passing to leave an inheritance for your family? Or should…

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Representative Payee: A Caregiver Managing Money

Posted by Rich Grant on May 23, 2017 in Social Security & Medicare

Do you know someone elderly who needs help handling their money? Have you worried about whether an elderly family member is spending their money wisely or being scammed? Do you worry that an elderly friend’s day to day needs are being met? Do you believe you can help manage their money? That is the purpose…

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Getting Money Out of Your 401(k) or 403(b) Plan

Posted by Rich Grant on May 12, 2017 in Financial Planning

The video link below describes 4 ways of getting money out of your 401(k) or 403(b) Plan. If this is of interest, you may want to read Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan Lately, What You Should Do With Your 401(K) When You Switch Jobs or Retire or Required Minimum Distributions. Getting Money Out of Your…

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