by Robert Katch | Jun 25, 2019 | Financial Planning, Social Security
It doesn’t seem fair that your Social Security benefits should be taxed by the federal government. Isn’t this an example of double-taxation? Double-taxation of Social Security may actually be a misnomer, but the way the government calculates the taxes and handles...
by Alan Hopkins | Jun 21, 2019 | Financial Planning, Retirement
When you model the sustainability of a person’s retirement assets, the Big Unknown is long-term care expenses. The median annual cost of a private room is now over $100,000 a year, according to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Survey, and the median annual cost of a home...
by Robert Katch | Jun 17, 2019 | Economy & Markets, Financial Planning
The U.S. stock market seemed to be trending downward until the Federal Reserve governors’ meeting, where word came out that the Fed would hold off on raising rates despite the growing economy, and that the Fed might even lower rates. Stocks responded by reversing...
by Robert Katch | Jun 11, 2019 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Senior citizens can find a wealth of “best of” lists on TheSeniorList.com, including best assisted living facilities, best dental and vision insurance for seniors, best online dating sites for seniors, best to-your-door meal delivery services, best senior cell phone...
