Mark Miller
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How a Solo Gig Can Give You a Stronger Retirement
Becoming a solo entrepreneur in the years between leaving an employer and claiming Social Security can give your savings a boost. Here’s what to know.
More Retiree Health Plans Move Away From Traditional Medicare
Retirees whose former employers offer health coverage are being shifted to privately run Medicare Advantage, often against their wishes. The change saves millions for employers.
Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand
Republicans and Democrats have sharply divergent approaches to repairing the programs. Any solutions will affect younger workers as much as retirees.
Financial Planning for Retirement: It’s More Accessible, but Be Careful
Financial planning and advice is no longer just for the wealthy. It can be especially important when planning for your later years.
How Big Were the Previous Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments?
Congress mandated annual adjustments with legislation passed in 1972.
Does everyone get the full Social Security cost-of-living adjustment?
The answer is tied to Medicare and how seniors pay for it.
How Does the Social Security Cost-of-Living Increase Affect Taxes?
As their benefits have risen over time, more enrollees have found themselves paying income taxes on part of them.
Biggest Social Security Cost-of-Living Increase in Decades is Expected
The adjustment to monthly benefits will help retirees keep pace with inflation.
Social Security’s Cost-of-Living Increase Will Be Largest in Four Decades, an Estimate Says
Retirees will learn the amount of the increase for 2023 in October, and the current estimate is that it will be 8.7%.
Help With Medicare Costs: What You Need to Know
Low-income Americans on Medicare can get assistance paying their premiums and other expenses. Several states have allowed more people to qualify.