Government Pension Offset & Windfall Elimination Provision
Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination are two provisions that may affect your Social Security benefit if you receive a pension from a government job where you did not pay Social
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Pension and Social Security Benefit Integration
Under the law, a pension plan can subtract all or part of your Social Security benefit from your pension benefit, sometimes leaving little or no pension benefit in the end. This
Pension and Survivor Benefits
If you are married when you retire, and either you or your spouse has a traditional defined-benefit pension, you will face some choices when you retire and apply for benefits. A defined
Did You Hear about the Saver’s Credit? (Infographic)
Did You Hear About The Saver’s Credit? It’s A Savings Bonus That Helps You Save for Retirement! Millions of working Americans are missing out on a valuable tax credit – The
5 Money Mistakes Women in Couples Should Avoid
Here are some common mistakes that a lot of women make and that you can learn to avoid. 1. Not getting involved in managing the family’s finances. Many women manage the
Know Before You Owe: Important Information about Student Loans
When deciding which college to attend, cost will undoubtedly be a big factor. Taking on any kind of debt—including student loan debt—has a lasting impact on your life and may hold
Saving for College with Education Savings Accounts and 529 College Savings Plans
In 2002, Congress recognized the growing challenge of paying for college by establishing Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). ESAs replaced the underpowered, Education IRA. Parents, grandparents or friends can contribute a
Retirement Planning for Stay-At-Home Moms
Stay-at-home moms take on many roles such as, caregiver, cook, chauffeur, nutritionist, event planner, etc. But one role stay-at-home moms are not filling is “retirement planner.” According to a 2015 Transamerica