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Social Security Continues to Underpay Beneficiaries

December 17, 2020

There is more evidence that you can’t depend on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to give good advice or ensure you receive all the benefits the law allows. The latest evidence for this comes from the SSA itself, through two audit reports from its Office of Inspector General (OIG). One audit report focused on Social […]

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Year-End 2020 Planning: Unique Tax Strategies for a Unique Year

December 13, 2020

2020 was a special year, unlike anything we have never seen. As it draws to a close, it will require some unique year-end tax planning. With the new administration set to take office in less than two months, taxes are likely to increase soon. The only issues are when they’ll increase and who will bear […]

The Unfolding Post-Pandemic Economy: Investment and Economic Review

December 11, 2020

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Bob’s Journal for 12/10/20

December 10, 2020

How Social Security’s ‘Hold Harmless’ Rule Protects Beneficiaries A number of joint Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries are learning the importance of Social Security’s “hold harmless” rule. The rule protects Social Security beneficiaries from having their net benefits reduced by an increase in their Medicare Part B premiums. It applies only to Social Security beneficiaries […]

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The ‘Look-Through’ Strategy: Making a Living Trust the Beneficiary of Your IRA

December 7, 2020

There are only a few instances your heirs aren’t penalized when you name a trust as the beneficiary of your IRA. A recent IRS ruling gives an example, but the ruling also reveals the pitfalls of the strategy. The general rule goes like this… When an IRA beneficiary is not an individual, the IRA must […]

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Guide to Wills: The Definitive Guide to Your Last Will and Testament

December 4, 2020

  Guide to Wills: The Definitive Guide to Your Last Will and Testament addresses one of the most important documents for guarding wealth, providing for loved ones, and achieving other goals.    Regardless of the size of an estate, the will is a critical part of an estate plan. It guides the distribution of assets […]

Bob’s Journal for 12/3/20

December 3, 2020

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Stop Spending Too Much on Prescription Drugs: Part 2

November 30, 2020

In last week’s issue of Retirement Watch Weekly, I presented part 1 of Stop Spending Too Much on Prescription Drugs. Let’s recap where we left off. The majority of policies have a tier system, usually consisting of at least three tiers. Your coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary based on a drug’s tier. For the most […]

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