PeopleImages | E + | fake pictures Deciding when to take your Social Security retirement benefits is a crucial decision no matter when you do it. Making that call during the coronavirus pandemic can increase the stakes. This is because the age at which you decide to claim will block …
Read More »Retire or go back to work? That is the question that many ask themselves in the midst of the pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has not only pressured Americans’ retirement savings, but it has also altered the time of retirement for many, speeding up financial decisions and forcing people to understand their income and healthcare options. Among those who left the workforce between January and April, 60% say they planned to …
Read More »Arizona letter: Hospitals grapple with an increase in coronavirus cases, while life abroad continues normally
Arizona: Walking the streets of Tucson or Phoenix can give the impression that the pandemic never existed in Arizona. People go about their usual business, and construction on the border wall on the southern border with Mexico seems to be gaining momentum. President Donald Trump took a trip to the …
Read More »‘Maskne’, yes, masked acne, now it’s one thing
A frustrating side effect of mandatory wearing of face masks during the coronavirus outbreak is that it is causing many people to explode. And that generated the term “mask” – or “mask” plus “acne”, referring to blemishes that result from the use of a face covering. Acne was already the …
Read More »A foolproof way to generate retirement income for the rest of your life.
The secret to generating sustainable retirement income is right in front of you, and the IRS has had it all along. Retirees generally know everything about the minimum required distributions. This is the annual withdrawal you must take from your individual retirement account and 401 (k) plans after you turn …
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