The IRS has been strongly encouraging taxpayers to conduct a tax “checkup.” This may help you avoid receiving unexpected tax bills in the coming year. The agency emphasized that if taxpayers did not adjust their withholding or make estimated payments, a significant number of taxpayers could end up owing taxes. The IRS suggested that taxpayers […]
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For many workers, retirement represents an ultimate goal: the day they can quit their job, go home, and never look back. But retirement doesn’t always go as planned, and a lot of seniors wish they hadn’t made the choices they did before they left their jobs. As retirement draws closer, there are a few things
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Right now, annuity payouts are higher than they’ve been in a long time. More specifically, the returns on annuities are based on market interest rates. And, since rates were just at their highest level since 2001, now may be a very good time to purchase an annuity. Certain products and policyholders benefit better than others
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If you retire early, you may face more financial difficulties since your Social Security may be insufficient to support you. Perhaps you have adult children or grandchildren that you need to provide for. After retirement, your living expenses will likely rise. Additionally, even after retirement, you will obviously need to repay any debts incurred while
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If you want to retire before age 65 or are forced to retire due to health issues, downsizing, or family circumstances, what will you do for health insurance until you qualify for Medicare? Many Americans retire before the age of 65, whether through choice or necessity. And health insurance for these early retirees is typically
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It’s important for retirees to take advantage of all available tax breaks. This is particularly valid for people on fixed incomes. You have to make even cent of it last. However, holding onto your money in retirement is not always simple. It’s easy to miss out on substantial financial or tax savings opportunities. It’s crucial
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With tax season quickly approaching, we thought we’d remind you of some things you can do to prepare to file your 2023 federal tax return. The IRS has actually taken steps to help people with this. Visit the IRS website to get access to information like steps you can take to make filing easier. We
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Many Americans make the choice to continue working to some extent during retirement. Having a part-time or seasonal retirement job could be an advantageous method for generating more retirement income. Remember: if you’re generally healthy and suffer from no chronic illnesses, you could live well into your 90s. This could be an issue for many
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The 4% Rule and the $100 Per Month Rule of Retirement How much income will you need each year in order to get by in retirement? How much will you spend per month? As you approach retirement, you may want to evaluate your different sources of income. You will receive income from Social Security benefits,
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