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Do You Have to Pay Income Taxes on Social Security Benefits? Sep. 25, 2019
Dear Carrie: From what I've read, if a married couple has annual withdrawals from 401(k) plans, indi... Read More
Can Senior Citizens Get Social Security Disability Insurance? Sep. 18, 2019
Maybe it's the sign of the times, but I've been getting a lot of emails recently from senior citizen... Read More
Where's the Best Place for Extra Savings -- a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA? Sep. 18, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm 22 and recently started my first real job. I've had a Roth individual retirement ac... Read More
More SSA Blunders Sep. 11, 2019
I recently came across a Facebook page dedicated to Social Security Administration retirees. I decid... Read More
International Retirement: Part 2 Aug. 16, 2019
Last week, I introduced "Positive Aging" readers to the International Living Magazine's Annual Globa... Read More
International Retirement: Part 1 Aug. 09, 2019
Last weekend, I was spending time with a younger friend who had never seen the movie "The Best Exoti... Read More
Fixed Income Jul. 22, 2019
Q: My husband and I have been retired for several years and are realizing that we might just outlive... Read More
Jealousy Rearing Its Ugly Head Jul. 09, 2019
Dear Annie: I will turn 65 this year and can't help but look back on my life. For the most part, unt... Read More
The Social Security Earnings Penalty -- a Bad Law Jun. 12, 2019
The Social Security earnings penalty. I don't like this law. I've never liked this law. Before I exp... Read More
Son Feeling Torn at School Jun. 01, 2019
Dear Annie: My husband and I bought a house in a safe neighborhood 12 years ago primarily because it... Read More
Saving for College: What's the Difference Between a 529 Plan and Custodial Account? May. 08, 2019
Dear Carrie: As a relatively new parent, I'm confused about the best way to save for my son's colleg... Read More
Can You Roll Over a Roth 401(k) to a Roth IRA? May. 01, 2019
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
Getting a Tax Refund? Here Are Five Smart Ways to Use It Apr. 24, 2019
Dear Readers: The new tax law has caused a lot of confusion about tax refunds. On the one hand, earl... Read More
How to Save Yourself From a Foolish Purchase Apr. 22, 2019
I wish I had a quarter for every stupid purchase I've made in my life. I'd have some major dough. Re... Read More
Women and Social Security: Are You Maximizing Your Benefits? Apr. 17, 2019
Dear Readers: Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions from women wondering about their Social S... Read More
Hermit Brother Keeps Family in the Dark About Plans Apr. 10, 2019
Dear Annie: My husband and I live in Minnesota. His 78-year-old stepbrother lives by himself in Flor... Read More
Immune Protection Apr. 08, 2019
Q: Over my 70 years, I've learned the lesson that it's almost impossible to change people's minds ab... Read More
Change Social Security to a Program of Ownership Apr. 03, 2019
I have been an advocate for years of changing our Social Security system to a program of ownership r... Read More
Are You Fooling Yourself When It Comes to Money? Apr. 03, 2019
Dear Readers: Playing pranks on someone else is fun, harmless and good for a laugh. But when it come... Read More
This Army Wife Discharges Herself Mar. 31, 2019
Meredith knew her marriage to Jason wasn't working as soon as they got home from their honeymoon and... Read More
