
Customer Service is a Problem at Social Security
Have you tried to call Social Security lately? If so, this won’t come as much of a surprise – customer service is all but non-existent.
Have you tried to call Social Security lately? If so, this won’t come as much of a surprise – customer service is all but non-existent.
RMD age hikes may not be the blessing you think. The question just might be who is more secure? Retirees or future government spending?
Not so long ago, baby boomers viewed Social Security as a retirement program for old folks. High-earning boomers felt that Social Security didn’t apply to them because the monthly checks were small, and they believed the system wouldn’t be around when they retired.
If you have $500,000 in your 401(k) or IRA, it’s not really $500.000. That’s a tax planning mistake most people make going right out of the gate. If you’re married and filing jointly, it’s more likely you could have $325,000 (35% tax bracket) or just $315,000 (37% tax bracket).