One of the steps in the financial planning process for my clients is to create their account on the official Social Security website and learn what their estimated benefits are based on their reported work record. I know they send out the annual statements, but sometimes we move, and the Social Security administration doesn't catch … Continue reading Social Security: What’s your number?
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Hi all, I haven't been here in a while and for lots of good reasons, at least that's what I have been telling myself. I'm not a slacker. That would be negative self-talk, and we are not practicing that here. What have I been doing, you ask? I've been onboarding a good number of new … Continue reading IT’S OFFICIAL!!!
All of my four children just rolled their eyes when they read this blog post title. I recently learned that I have some teenage followers of my blog who are about to head off to college. So, in this lull between finishing the college apps and the whirlwind end of senior year, I want to … Continue reading …fat, sick, and stupid.
As the government shutdown continues, the financial drain on the many furloughed federal employees will also continue. I wish I had a magic wand to wave for those in the most dire straits at this point in time. My one sage piece of advice is this: Your creditors need to know. Call them. Call all … Continue reading Down but not out
I'm procrastinating. I need to polish off the financial aid applications to all the schools where our daughter applied. Instead, I'm writing this blog about it. I figured some of you may be in my boat. The essays are written. The admissions applications were wrapped up two weeks ago. But the sticker shock is still … Continue reading Deadlines are approaching