Did you forget to sign up for Medicare when you turned 65?
Alas, we all get busy or distracted or just hate paperwork. But not signing up for Medicare is truly a mistake. For most, Medicare is the...
A silver lining for those in their golden years?
Alas, inflation can be awful. But because Social Security benefits are inflation-adjusted each year, there may be at least a little bit...
Save water, save the environment, save money
Is it a little hot and dry where you live? It's not breaking news that each year the earth warms just a little bit more and fresh water...
Social Security lets you change your mind...
Say what? Well, let's say you're eligible for Social Security benefits and later realize that you'd rather defer them to receive a higher...
Do you need a financial advisor?
It depends. If you're willing to put a bit of work into understanding your finances and constructing a simple plan, you may be able to...
Don't let market volatility ruin your retirement investment discipline
When markets are volatile, it's not unusual for the "fight or flight" impulse to arise: should I take my money out of the market or...
Will you be claiming Social Security benefits early?
Maybe you're aware that depending on the year you were born, your full retirement age (FRA) is either 66 or 67. This is when you're...
Inflation turns out to be a plus for Social Security recipients
I know, we all hate the high prices at the pump and in the supermarket. If you've been dining out or just looking to upgrade from your...
Know your fly rights!
It's travel season and it's crazy. So many confined by the pandemic are finally letting loose by going on the road or getting on a plane....
Markets getting you down?
It's hard to take emotions out of one's investment decisions with a market as volatile as that which we are experiencing today. My advice...