• Early Retirement Resources 10/30/2023

    Updated: 2023-10-30 14:55:50
    This month we start with an article that provides a framework for thinking about optimizing retirement income. Then we’ll explore timely strategies that can be applied to this framework. I explore last year’s hot investment topic, I Bonds, to see if they still have relevancy for investors today. Then we’ll switch our attention to a... The post Early Retirement Resources 10/30/2023 appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • The 28 Big Financial Mistakes that Most People Make and 28 Easy Fixes for a Better Future!

    Updated: 2023-10-26 23:38:00
    How many of these 27 financial planning mistakes are you making? Almost everyone fails at #4 and #23. Explore the problems and how to fix them. The post The 28 Big Financial Mistakes that Most People Make and 28 Easy Fixes for a Better Future! appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Asset Location: How Tax-Smart Investing Can Supercharge Your Portfolio

    Updated: 2023-10-26 23:36:41
    Asset location is an important concept if you are trying to save and build wealth. Explore ways to locate funds to minimize taxes. The post Asset Location: How Tax-Smart Investing Can Supercharge Your Portfolio appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Plan for a Debt Commission

    Updated: 2023-10-25 21:19:24
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit October 25, 2023 Statement by Retiree Leader

  • National Retirement Security Month

    Updated: 2023-10-25 16:37:49
    October is National Retirement Security Month, a time to learn more about the importance of saving and your potential sources of income in retirement. Even if your own retirement seems far off in the future, it’s never too early to start developing your plans for retirement. NYSLRS and Retirement Security Check out these blog posts […]

  • Changing Your Mind

    Updated: 2023-10-23 11:00:00
    I was recently interviewed by Jonathan DeYoe on the Mindful Money Podcast. He closed the interview by asking me, “What was the last thing you’ve changed your mind about?” After my response, he paused and then replied “That may be the best answer I’ve gotten to that question.” As I reflected on the conversation, I... The post Changing Your Mind appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • How Early Retirement Impacts Social Security Benefits

    Updated: 2023-10-23 01:00:00
    I originally wrote this post in 2012 to figure out how early retirement impacts Social Security benefits. A lot has happened since then. I retired from my engineering career to ... Read more The post How Early Retirement Impacts Social Security Benefits appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • Alliance for Retired Americans Hosts Fourth Annual Retirement Security Symposium

    Updated: 2023-10-20 20:35:31
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit October 20, 2023 Alliance for Retired Americans

  • ACTION NEEDED: Tell CMS that Nursing Homes Need More Staff to Keep Residents Safe

    Updated: 2023-10-20 16:17:50
    : Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit October 20, 2023 ACTION NEEDED : Tell CMS that

  • House Budget Committee Holds “Fiscal Commission” Hearing

    Updated: 2023-10-20 15:53:47
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit October 20, 2023 House Budget Committee Holds

  • Medicare Open Enrollment: Why You Need to Assess Your Insurance Annually and 13 Tips for Getting Great Coverage

    Updated: 2023-10-19 15:26:01
    It's 2024 Medicare Open Enrollment time. Here are 13 tips for getting great coverage and lowering medical costs. The post Medicare Open Enrollment: Why You Need to Assess Your Insurance Annually and 13 Tips for Getting Great Coverage appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • What Advice Would Your 80-Year-Old Self Offer to You Today?

    Updated: 2023-10-18 18:57:00
    Find out why putting yourself in the mindset of your 80-year-old self and hearing what they have to say is really important. The post What Advice Would Your 80-Year-Old Self Offer to You Today? appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • How to Model Roth Conversion Strategies in the NewRetirement Planner

    Updated: 2023-10-18 15:00:00
    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.

  • Where Are Your Important Documents?

    Updated: 2023-10-18 14:40:27
    We accumulate a lot of important documents over a lifetime — things such as birth certificates, diplomas, deeds, wills, insurance policies and more. If you’re like many people, you may have papers stuffed in drawers, filing cabinets or boxes in the attic. If you need an important document, will you be able to find it? […]

  • Medicare Surcharges (IRMAA): How the Wealthier Pay MORE for Coverage

    Updated: 2023-10-17 18:04:00
    Are you wealthy? You may be paying extra for Medicare. Find out why and how to reduce your IRMAA - Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. The post Medicare Surcharges (IRMAA): How the Wealthier Pay MORE for Coverage appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategy

    Updated: 2023-10-16 04:10:00
    Retirement planning consists of 2 broad phases – accumulation and withdrawal. Early retirement is difficult to achieve because there is less time to build wealth and more years to spend. ... Read more The post Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategy appeared first on Retire by 40.

  • Reader Case Study: The Best Laid Plans…

    Updated: 2023-10-16 00:00:00
    Today I bring you a case study of a reader that planned diligently for early retirement. Life played out much differently from those plans. Still the process of saving and planning combined with the ability and willingness to adapt put him in position to live a rewarding early retirement. Ken Lindsay retired 14 years ago... The post Reader Case Study: The Best Laid Plans… appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Modest Social Security Benefit Increase for 2024: Is it Enough?

    Updated: 2023-10-12 15:07:00
    The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 stands at 3.2%, much less than 2023. Is it enough? The post Modest Social Security Benefit Increase for 2024: Is it Enough? appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Retirement Regrets: Top 10 Things Retirees Wish They Would Have Done Differently

    Updated: 2023-10-12 15:06:00
    Here are 10 ways today's retirees say they would have planned differently, and what you can do to avoid these retirement regrets. The post Retirement Regrets: Top 10 Things Retirees Wish They Would Have Done Differently appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Audit Your Spending: 5 Ways to Review Your Expenses to Ensure Your Desired Financial Outcomes

    Updated: 2023-10-12 14:31:00
    Explore 5 categories of expenses and get get tips for auditing your spending to better achieve your near- and long-term goals. The post Audit Your Spending: 5 Ways to Review Your Expenses to Ensure Your Desired Financial Outcomes appeared first on NewRetirement.

  • Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on the 3.2% COLA Increase for Social Security Beneficiaries

    Updated: 2023-10-12 13:32:47
    Blog en español Donate MENU Our Issues Fact Sheets and Position Papers Medicare Medicaid Affordable Care Act Pensions Social Security Prescription Drugs Resolutions Annual Congressional Voting Record Join Us State Alliances Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin About Us Our Achievements Leadership Alliance Brochure Annual Activity Reports Sponsoring Unions CAN Mission Member Benefits Issue Toolkit October 12, 2023 Statement by Retiree Leader

  • Crunching the Numbers: A Short Guide to Retirement Calculators

    Updated: 2023-10-11 16:24:38
    A good estimate of your post-retirement income is essential for effective retirement planning. But gauging your income can be tricky when it comes from multiple sources. Fortunately, there are a variety of online calculators that can help you get started. NYSLRS Benefit Calculator Most NYSLRS members can quickly create a pension estimate using Retirement Online. […]

  • Early Retirement Resources 10/9/2023

    Updated: 2023-10-09 14:47:35
    Todays resources explore a wide variety of topics. We start with a look at how various investments have performed historically during periods of recession and why you should be careful how you utilize that information. We’ll also consider an alternative way to measure investment returns. Resources will help you improve your mental approach to investing... The post Early Retirement Resources 10/9/2023 appeared first on Can I Retire Yet?.

  • Know Your Benefits: What If I Leave Public Employment

    Updated: 2023-10-04 13:55:53
    It may not come up during your career, but if you leave public employment before you are eligible to retire, you should know what happens with your NYSLRS membership and benefits. Your options will depend on how many years of service you have. It’s also important to keep your account information up to date. If […]

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