How Social Security Works

How Social Security Works

The Social Security program was signed into law in 1935 after the nation had endured more than a half-decade of the Great Depression. It was intended to provide a safety net of income for individuals too old or disabled to continue working. Participation in the Social...
So You’re Retired – Now What?

So You’re Retired – Now What?

Most qualified retirement plans offer significant tax benefits – if you’re willing to follow a few IRS-specified rules, that is. The federal government wants to make plans such as 401(k)s, Keogh, SEP-IRAs, and traditional IRAs available for specific needs...