Over half of all Americans expect to live a comfortable retirement and only one third think Social Security will be important to them.
There may be times when you might decide it’s worth claiming your Social Security benefits early!
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.
