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Your Year in Finances: 12 Tasks to Keep Your Personal Finances Organized
An organized financial life is worth the effort. It can help provide clarity and give peace of mind. But where to start?
Social Security 101: What You Should Know About Your Benefits
Social Security can be pretty complex, and even basic questions can feel overwhelming. We wrote this article to help answer some of the most common questions about the program. Please feel free to share it with any family or friends who may be wondering about the what and the when of their benefits.
How to Catch Up When You’re Behind on Saving for Retirement
If you’re worried that you haven’t saved enough for retirement, then you’re not alone. Nearly half of American families have no retirement savings to speak of. It really is easy to get sidetracked. The immediate needs of raising a family may seem to take precedence over funding a future retirement. However, that retirement will come sooner than you think.
If you’re behind on your savings, here are six steps to help catch up.
What You Should Do During Medicare’s Open Enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment begins this month, and if you are already receiving Medicare, now is an ideal time to review your coverage. Even if you plan to keep the coverage you have, you should make sure you take a look at your plans’ changes for 2019, such as price increases for prescription drugs. By taking a little time now to review your options, you may be able to get a better deal, can help prevent expensive surprises later, and can feel confident that you have the right coverage—at least, until next year’s open enrollment.