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This is the time of year Social Security recipients find out how much their retirement benefits will increase (or not increase), and also how much next year’s Medicare Part B premiums will increase. Based on recent experience, Social Security benefitsREAD MORE

Quarter in Review The S&P 500 Index rose by nearly 4% in the third quarter, despite numerous uncertainties, including a U.S. presidential campaign that continues to unfold as the most unconventional in recent memory. Stock markets were relatively calm throughREAD MORE

During a long drive through the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains it occurred to me that while most of the trip may be long stretches on the same road, missing a planned exit for a different direction can derail your wholeREAD MORE

October is a big month for income taxes, and also for retirement plans and IRAs. Here are several important October financial planning dates to remember. October 1 This is the last date to establish a Simple IRA for an existing business.READ MORE

October 15th to December 7th is the “Medicare Open Enrollment Period” – the time when people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug plans for the coming year. You may be seeing a lot of informationREAD MORE