How to Lower Taxes on Social Security Benefits Many retirees are surprised to discover that as much as 85% of their Social Security benefits could be taxable. It ... [Read More] 8/2/2023 | By Sandra Block
Social Security Taxes Surprise Retirees After decades of having Social Security taxes withheld from your paycheck, you may not expect to pay taxes on the ... [Read More] 7/19/2023 | By Sandra Block
Social Security Decisions Involve Both Spouses Social Security decisions involve both spouses. Getting the most out of your Social Security benefits could significantly improve your retirement ... [Read More] 12/28/2022 | By Sandra Block
Who Can Defer Medicare? Catherine Siskos of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance answers a reader who wants to defer Medicare. She examines the ins and outs ... [Read More] 9/7/2022 | By Catherine Siskos
Social Security Benefits and Unemployment In this edition of “Ask Kip,” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance editors explain the connection between Social Security benefits and unemployment crises ... [Read More] 3/9/2022 | By Jackie Stewart and Rocky Mengle, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Making Retirement Savings Last Sandra Block of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offer practical suggestions on making retirement savings last – including the classic 4% rule. ... [Read More] 2/2/2022 | By Sandra Block
It Still Makes Sense to Delay Social Security Benefits Sandra Block, senior editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, discusses whether it is still wise to delay social security benefits, ... [Read More] 12/22/2021 | By Sandra Block
Changes for Social Security in 2022 Jackie Stewart, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance In Kiplinger’s Personal Finance column, Ask Kip, financial expert Jackie Steward discusses the cost-of-living adjustments ... [Read More] 11/12/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
Paying for Nursing Home Care If you or a loved one will require senior nursing care soon, you might be concerned about how you will ... [Read More] 11/1/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
Can Social Security Pay for Assisted Living? Updated on 1/4/21 For most seniors, the cost of assisted living is more than what they receive from Social Security. ... [Read More] 7/24/2020 | By Seniors Guide Staff