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Weekend Reading: Avoiding the Social Security Tax Torpedo
While tax planning for the greatest long-term efficiency in retirement, be wary of increasing taxable income. Upon doing so, there are two major situations you could find yourself in, both of which are discussed by past Retire With Purpose podcast guest, Wade Pfau, here.
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Weekend Reading: Understanding the Infrastructure Bills
The just-passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill is awaiting Biden’s signature early next week. As it moves forward to be signed into law, the fate of the $1.75-plus trillion Build Better Act is now of focus.
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Weekend Reading: 14 Things That Are "Free" with Medicare
As you find yourself in the midst of Medicare’s open enrollment period, it’s an ideal time to evaluate where you can optimize your health care benefits.
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Weekend Reading: What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Whether you’re a first-time enrollee, or simply want to ensure you’re maximizing Medicare coverage, it’s important to understand the benefits provided through each part.
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Weekend Reading: 3 Ways Early Retirees Can Minimize Their Health Insurance Costs
If you’re planning on retiring before you’re eligible for Medicare coverage (age 65), one major component you’ll need to account for is healthcare.
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Weekend Reading: Democratic Lawmakers Want to Expand Medicare. Here Are the Gaps in Coverage and Other Costs to Know
Here’s a shocker for many pre-retirees: Medicare isn’t free. Not only that, but it can often come along with unexpected costs.