Tag: Retirement Advice
May 26, 2025
Have you ever been on a road trip, seen the “low fuel” light blink on, and suddenly realize you have no idea how far it is to the next station? Retirement planning can feel a lot like that, with the added complications of not knowing either your expected fuel economy...
Dec 9, 2024
Next year, I’ll be turning 70. One of the things I look forward to is getting my first Social Security check. My patience in waiting this long to file for benefits will pay off—literally. My monthly benefit will be 50% larger than it would have been had I claimed at...
Aug 5, 2024
Exaggerated concerns about the viability of Social Security continue to circulate like a persistent urban legend that refuses to die. They have only intensified during the political silly season leading up to the November elections. I heard some of these...
Jun 10, 2024
How long do you expect to live? In last week’s column on people who opt to start Social Security benefits at age 62, I explored what appears to be a common belief shaping that decision. Many people apparently assume they won’t live long enough to reach their...
Jun 3, 2024
What’s the best age to start taking Social Security? That is a frequently asked question for financial advisors. It’s also, as any financial advisor will admit, completely unanswerable without significantly more information. Social Security is too inherently complex...
