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What You Don't Know About Social Security—but Should
Not understanding how Social Security benefits work can put your retirement at risk. Here's a look at claiming strategies, tax angles and more to help you make sense of a complicated program.
Dear Financial Services CEO: Where are the Women?
by Kathleen McQuiggan, Senior VP, Global Women’s Strategies, Pax World and Managing Director, Pax Ellevate Management, LLC For an industry that prides itself on mastering risk management, finding value and uncovering arbitrage opportunities, I think the financial services sector is falling flat. Why? Because most firms are overlooking one of the biggest investment opportunities ever: women. An overwhelming body of research supports the business case for…
Claiming Social Security retirement benefits? Don't let these myths trip you up
When it comes to claiming Social Security retirement benefits, it generally pays to wait. New research highlights exactly how much Americans stand to lose if they claim too early. Plus, experts weigh in on the false beliefs that can sometimes sway people's claiming decisions.
I’m a 39-year-old single dad with $600,000 saved — I want to retire at 50 but don’t know how....
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Social Security: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Contributed by: Melissa Joy, CFP® For many Americans, Social Security is their largest source of funds in retirement. A recent study conducted by AARP and the Financial Planning Association highlighted lack of consumer knowledge around Social Security. The organizations sampled Americans between age
What you don’t know about Social Security could cost you a lot of money
So how much do you know about the benefit that, for many of you, will make up so much of your retirement income?
The Very Basics of Investing
How do you take your finances to the next level when you don’t know where to start? Learn the very basics of investing at SF LGBT Center’s first free investing workshop on May 5th from 6:30-8:00pm! The Center’s Financial Services Department wants to help you learn about investing, minus the complicated jargon or intimidating sales environment. Learn about risk and return, investment types, investing for short…
If you don't know the value of your work benefits, it's time to find out
You may need to do a little digging to find how much your employer contributes toward health insurance, retirement plans and other perks
5 signs your partner has money issues you don't know about
You think you know someone, until they get served with a debt collection notice. How can a relationship survive these kinds of money issues?
Social Security: What You Don't Know About Your Biggest Retirement Benefit
Nearly half of Americans age 50 and over failed a 5-question true/false quiz on Social Security. Here's what you need to know to get an "A".
Social Security Claiming Options: Don’t ‘Save the Date’
Social Security agents want you to get the most in benefits, but the more important issue is when you get those benefits.
5 Things You Should Know About Annuities
Research finds that retirees with guaranteed income are happier than those without it. Don't have a pension and need income aside from Social Security? Consider an annuity. Here's what you need to know before buying.
Telling people you have MS
Telling people that you have MS can be difficult. Accepting the diagnosis yourself is hard, let alone sharing the news with others. Being able to talk about being diagnosed with MS can take courage, but it can be helpful too. If people understand MS, they are more likely to accept any adjustments or support you may need. When you are considering talking to others about your MS, remember that everyone is different. Everyone you talk to has a different relationship with you, may…
