If Retirement Is So Terrible, Where Are the Riots?
I’ve lost count of the surveys telling us that all Americans will suffer deprivation when
Social Security
Social Security and Medicare: Getting Worse, But Out of Sight
Here today, gone tomorrow. Attention to the annual reports from the Social Security and Medicare
A Good Strategy for Increasing Future Retirement Income
The most difficult idea to communicate in personal finance is the advantage of delaying Social
The Incredible Importance of Social Security
It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Social Security. I don’t say this
Is Social Security a Good Deal?
Very few people buy life annuities. There’s something about giving an insurance company our hard-earned
An Involuntary Work of Fiction
The latest Trustees Reports for Social Security and Medicare contained some much reported tranquilizing news. There’s
The Little Middle Class Tax That Keeps On Rising
Both parties talk about “helping” the middle class. But will they actually do it? Don’t
For the Real Condition of Social Security & Medicare, Turn to Appendix F
Can you spell i-c-e-b-e-r-g? Well, we’ve hit one and our ship is taking on water.
Life: How Much Will You Leave On the Table?
How would you like to double your retirement spending? Well, Michael Finke is working on
How Much Are Social Security Benefits Worth?
OK, look that big gift horse in the mouth. How much are Social Security benefits
Should We Eat Dessert First?
“I’ll take my Social Security benefits ASAP, thank you very much.” That’s the thumbnail summary