For most people, from the time they begin work they also start paying Social Security taxes. For many, the time to collect comes up faster than they think, and they are forced to answer the question, when do I collect? As financial advisors this is a question we help our clients with on a regular basis. We hope to give you some thoughts on the age-old question, to delay, or not to delay.
In today's digital age, almost anything you could ever want to know can be found online. Have a leaky faucet? Watch a YouTube video on how to fix it. Want to find high-interest fee-free savings accounts? Just Google it. Have the urge to learn how to code? Enroll in a free course online. With the wealth of information found on the internet this begs the question, do I really need a financial advisor?
We all see the startling headlines about how much healthcare costs and that it is continually going up. Fidelity recently came out with a study that estimates that a 65 year-old couple who retired in 2018 can expect to spend around $280,000 for health related expenses in retirement! This leaves many pre-retirees wondering, how am I ever going to afford that along with all my other expenses?
Where does the time go? Another year came, and another year went. Did you stick to all your New Year's resolutions in 2018? If you didn't, you're not alone. But don't get discouraged, you get another chance to stick to your goals in 2019. That's why we created a list of 5 bite sized resolutions that anyone can stick to.
If you haven't heard of CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) you're not alone. Although these retirement communities are gaining popularity, they are still relatively new, but can be a great option for a parent or loved one who is aging and needs more help.
Your parents took care of you growing up, and now as they grow older, the tables have turned. There can be changes to both your finances and lifestyle, which is why it's important to be prepared.