Social Security claiming mistakes can result in more than just lost income; you might end-up paying thousands in extra taxes later!
Over half of all Americans expect to live a comfortable retirement and only one third think Social Security will be important to them.
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds.
There may be times when you might decide it’s worth claiming your Social Security benefits early!
Bad decisions can create time bombs, and few decisions can be as disastrous as those that result from the mistakes many women make when it comes to claiming Social Security benefits. This is particularly true for widows, divorced spouses, and stay-at-home parents.
If you’re receiving Social Security, Pension, or other guaranteed income, you may want to rethink how your nest-egg is arranged for long-term inflation risk.
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).
The three largest expenses in the federal budget are Social Security/Medicare, interest on the debt, and defense.