The question comes up more often than you might think: People are caring for a grandchild and want to know if they can get Social Security benefits for the child. This is a very different question when it comes from grandparents rather than parents. Parents who have young children can, upon applying for their own […]
Please enjoy this 1-minute video (for those receiving this by email: please click on the blog title line above). Here’s a discussion, for more insight, into the “Retirement Feasibility Timeline.” The effect of making small adjustments is talked about in the video about the “Dynamic Effect of Saving More.” The concept of the “Standard of […]
Please enjoy this 1-minute video (for those receiving this by email: please click on the blog title line above). The concept of Standard of Individual Living, what I call your SOIL, is discussed and how it is “individual” because your lifestyle is unique only to you. Connecting today’s SOIL to your retirement SOIL, is critical […]
You’ve probably had experiences with different “advisers” without even realizing it (even at your bank). “Adviser” is a broad term ill-defined in the financial services profession. A key part of financial education is to become more aware of what kind of “adviser” are you talking with (not only me, but with any other as well)? […]
Please enjoy this 1-minute video (for those receiving this by email: please click on the blog title line above). “Stacking” refers the the fact that each contribution you make, at different times, have different timeframes in which they grow by compounding. Thus, each contribution has different outcomes. This fact is rarely discussed so that people realize […]
Please enjoy this 1-minute video (for those receiving this by email: please click on the blog title line above). More on the flying analogy in the video and how it, and my military flying experience, relates to planning and investing. // Larry’s Bio My 1-minute video series on YouTube. My Knowledge Center video library.
People hear or read about claiming strategies involving spousal benefits, and they want to make sure they are not missing out on these benefits. Here are some of the questions people often have about spousal benefits. Q: Can I claim my spousal benefit when my spouse turns Full Retirement Age (FRA)? A: You can claim your spousal […]
Well written, easy to read, no financial background required, on why financial crises happen. The author puts together a very well-developed argument as what causes financial crises by looking at many historical events worldwide and piecing together the data to support this insight. Note: This post was written some months ago and scheduled to post […]
Can, and how, do you do a Social Security Do-Over? What kind of do-overs can you do? What are your choices? In December 2010 the Social Security Administration abolished the strategy of applying for benefits at 62 and then, eight years later at age 70, withdrawing the application, repaying the benefits collected, reapplying to start […]
By definition, you don’t recognize the signs of diminished financial capacity. You need to rely on others for this. And as you’ll see below, relying on others presents a dilemma! This is not something to be ashamed of – it’s a natural order of aging. For some slowing down comes earlier, for others later. The […]
