• Report Shows Social Security Expansion is Affordable

    Updated: 2023-03-31 16:20:20
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  • Should You Secure a Home Equity Loan Before You Retire?

    Updated: 2023-03-30 23:31:42
    A home equity loan at retirement may seem counter intuitive. However, there are some compelling reasons to consider taking on this debt. The post Should You Secure a Home Equity Loan Before You Retire? appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • 18 of the Most Important Lessons from Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) Influencers

    Updated: 2023-03-30 22:36:00
    Some people retire in their 20s and 30s. What's the secret? Here are top lessons from the most popular financial independence influencers. The post 18 of the Most Important Lessons from Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) Influencers appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • What Happens if I Really Do Run Out of Money in Retirement?

    Updated: 2023-03-30 22:01:00
    Worried about running out of money in retirement? There's good reason to be concerned. Find out how to take action and feel more confident about your future. The post What Happens if I Really Do Run Out of Money in Retirement? appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Enhanced Death Benefit for Survivors of COVID-19 Victims

    Updated: 2023-03-29 15:36:58
    COVID-19 has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths across New York State. Sadly, the pandemic’s victims include NYSLRS members who carried out their essential duties despite personal risk. The families of these members can take some comfort in knowing that if their loved one contracts COVID-19 while on the job, they may be eligible […]

  • Retiree Group Cautiously Applauds Law that Expands Medicaid in North Carolina

    Updated: 2023-03-27 20:08:47
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  • Conversations about “Guardrails,” Ep 289 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2023-03-27 14:29:47
    About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Conversations about “Guardrails,” Ep 289 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 We talk about retirement income guardrails a lot on this show , but today we†ll go into greater depth while exploring an article from Kitces.com This article was written by a mentor of mine and takes an advisor†s perspective on how to discuss spending increases and decreases with . clients These are fantastic conversations to review if you have been implementing or thinking about using the guardrails strategy in your retirement plan . Grab a pen and paper and take some notes to reflect as you listen so that you can keep them handy and

  • Early Retirement Resources: Remembering What Matters

    Updated: 2023-03-27 10:53:38
    Things definitely are not boring in our financial system. Interest rates continue to rise. Cracks in the foundation of our debt stressed financial system are being exposed. Markets remain volatile. How do you feel? Have you planned well for this? If not, what do you need to do differently going forward? In times like this,... The post Early Retirement Resources: Remembering What Matters appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • How to Model Roth Conversion Strategies in the NewRetirement Planner

    Updated: 2023-03-24 03:53:47
    Get a guided walk through of the new Roth functionality and get tips for making the most of the tool. Plus explore all the ways we help you make better decisions about conversions and tax deferred savings. The post How to Model Roth Conversion Strategies in the NewRetirement Planner appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Do You Have What it Takes? 8 Unexpected Skills You Need for a Happy Secure Future

    Updated: 2023-03-23 21:59:00
    If you are asking, “Am I ready to retire?” Here is some good news: you don’t necessarily need $1 million dollars for a successful retirement. So, what you do need? We did a little digging and here are 8 important skills that will enable you to achieve financial security, health and the best most secure… The post Do You Have What it Takes? 8 Unexpected Skills You Need for a Happy Secure Future appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Kaiser Health News: Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults

    Updated: 2023-03-23 21:44:49
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  • 4 Ways to Avoid The 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty

    Updated: 2023-03-23 04:00:00
    One big issue with early retirement is accessing your retirement accounts. The early withdrawal penalty is 10%. Nobody wants to pay more money to the government, especially from their retirement ... Read more The post 4 Ways to Avoid The 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • What is a Roth Conversion? Would Doing Conversions Benefit You?

    Updated: 2023-03-22 18:34:00
    Roth conversions are a hot topic. Let's make sure that the basics are covered: Find out what they are, how they work, and when or how to use them. The post What is a Roth Conversion? Would Doing Conversions Benefit You? appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • NYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: ERS Tier 6

    Updated: 2023-03-22 15:06:50
    When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. This post looks at Tier 6 members of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). Your tier determines such things as your eligibility for benefits, the calculation of those benefits, death benefit coverage and whether you […]

  • California Alliance Members Leading Protest Today at House Speaker McCarthy’s Office

    Updated: 2023-03-21 21:43:12
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  • GOP Senator John Kennedy, Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Threaten Social Security, Medicare Cuts

    Updated: 2023-03-21 21:32:31
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  • Biden-Harris Administration Acts to Lower Prices for 27 Drugs

    Updated: 2023-03-21 21:28:12
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  • Delaying Taxes in Retirement Isn†t Always Best Award-Winning Paper Shows Ep 288 Retirement Starts

    Updated: 2023-03-20 11:36:03
    , , About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Delaying Taxes in Retirement Isn†t Always Best , Award-Winning Paper Shows , Ep 288 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Do you want to know how you can fully utilize your biggest advantage over the IRS Listen to this episode to find . out Today , we explore a ThinkAdvisor.com article that turns traditional retirement tax thinking on its head . Then , Bret helps me answer a listener’s question about opening a Roth IRA when your salary is too high . Bret has a great tip that you may not have thought of before . Finally , you†ll hear from Mike in Tuscon who is engaging in his love of music in retirement . Don†t

  • Two Key Lessons From the Banking Crisis

    Updated: 2023-03-20 00:32:51
    The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the general health of banks has been all over the news recently. There are many fascinating aspects of this story. One is parsing out the roles different parties and policies played in the bank’s failure. Another is the short and long-term implications as to how this crisis... The post Two Key Lessons From the Banking Crisis appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Tax Season: Go Beyond Filing and Plan to Pay Less in the Future with These 25 Tax Planning Tips

    Updated: 2023-03-16 18:06:00
    Planning for the future should involve strategizing to minimize taxes. Explore 25 tips to help you plan, do retirement tax filings, and save money. The post Tax Season: Go Beyond Filing and Plan to Pay Less in the Future with These 25 Tax Planning Tips appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • How Your Tier 6 Contribution Rate Can Change

    Updated: 2023-03-15 17:04:57
    Most NYSLRS members contribute a percentage of their earnings to help fund pension benefits. For Tier 6 members (those who joined NYSLRS on or after April 1, 2012), that percentage, or contribution rate, can change from year to year. When Tier 6 Contribution Rates are Determined A Tier 6 member’s contribution rate is calculated annually. […]

  • Overtime Pay Temporarily Excluded From Tier 6 Contribution Rates

    Updated: 2023-03-15 17:02:52
    April 2022 legislation temporarily changes how Tier 6 contribution rates are calculated. As a Tier 6 member, your contribution rate is based on your past earnings and can change from year to year. Usually, Tier 6 contribution rates are calculated using a member’s base pay, which includes regular earnings, holiday pay and longevity pay. Overtime […]

  • What is Your Retirement Manifesto?

    Updated: 2023-03-15 16:55:00
    When you begin to approach retirement is an ideal time to write a manifesto. In retirement you are no longer defined by the work you do for money. You can be defined by you. The post What is Your Retirement Manifesto? appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Early Retirement Resources 3/13/2023

    Updated: 2023-03-13 14:29:23
    I was finishing up today’s collection of resources last Friday. News broke of a bank run on, and subsequent rapid failure of, Silicon Valley Bank, one of the twenty largest banks in the country. So I’ll start with a few resources to help explain the current headlines about bank runs as we watch how things... The post Early Retirement Resources 3/13/2023 appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • New Retiree Voting Record Report Released

    Updated: 2023-03-13 13:56:27
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  • A Few Simple Tricks Turn Humble HSAs Into Wealth Builders Ep 287 Retirement Starts Today Radio

    Updated: 2023-03-13 13:56:24
    , About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page A Few Simple Tricks Turn Humble HSAs Into Wealth Builders , Ep 287 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Do you have an HSA If so , do you simply use it to pay for your medical expenses Or do you use it as a way to build your wealth Today we†ll look at an article from Financial Advisor Magazine that will help us identify opportunities for wealth . creation Listen in to learn how to maximize the triple benefit of the humble . HSA Outline of This Episode 1:22 A few tricks to turn the humble HSA into a wealth builder 12:30 What is the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation HSAs are underutilized savings tools This week†s

  • NYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: PFRS Tier 6

    Updated: 2023-03-10 17:36:50
    When you join the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you’re assigned a tier based on the date of your membership. This post looks at Tier 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Your tier determines such things as your eligibility for benefits, the calculation of those benefits, death benefit […]

  • How to Retire Like an Adult: A 10-Point Checklist for Responsible Freedom

    Updated: 2023-03-09 20:30:00
    To retire like an adult, you need a responsible and dependable retirement plan. Use this 10 point checklist to see if your future is secure. The post How to Retire Like an Adult: A 10-Point Checklist for Responsible Freedom appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Impact Investing Returns: Do Well — Financially and Socially — by Doing Good

    Updated: 2023-03-09 13:42:00
    Impact investing – sounds exciting, but should it be for retirement? Find out if it is a good idea to support a cause with retirement funds? The post Impact Investing Returns: Do Well — Financially and Socially — by Doing Good appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Make Sure You Receive Your Member Annual Statement

    Updated: 2023-03-08 16:25:37
    Member Annual Statements are distributed to NYSLRS members each spring. It’s important that you make sure your contact information is correct to ensure you receive your Statement, which you can access in Retirement Online or have mailed to you. Note for retirees: Retiree Annual Statements were mailed at the end of February. Use Retirement Online […]

  • Congress Reintroduces Protecting the Right to Organize Act

    Updated: 2023-03-07 21:12:59
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  • Alliance Marks Scrap the Cap Day

    Updated: 2023-03-07 21:08:18
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  • Couples Who Combine Finances Are Happier So Why Don†t More Do It Ep 286 Retirement Starts Today Ra

    Updated: 2023-03-06 16:28:07
    . About Blog Retirement Planning Social Security Investing Financial Planning Hiring A Financial Advisor General All Articles Podcast Ask A Question Work With Me Select Page Couples Who Combine Finances Are Happier . So Why Don†t More Do It Ep 286 Posted by Benjamin Brandt Podcast 0 Do you combine your finances with your partner If you do , chances are that you might be happier . In this episode of Retirement Starts Today , we†ll explore a WSJ article written by Julia Carpenter titled Couples Who Combine Finances Are Happier . So Why Don†t More Do It In addition to examining the benefits of combining finances , we†ll take a look at the reasons couples choose not to pool their resources . Finally , I†ll share my thoughts on why merging with your spouse’s finances could be a boon

  • Cost Cutting Round 1: Battling 3 Behemoths

    Updated: 2023-03-06 13:02:00
    After a decade of retirement when we watched our net worth grow steadily, we began to indulge in the luxury of ignoring our monthly expenses. But the double-digit market decline last year coupled with high inflation was a wake-up call to review our budget and make sure we aren’t throwing money out the window. So... The post Cost Cutting Round 1: Battling 3 Behemoths appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

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