Bob Williams

The Rule of 55

Your plans for retirement are right on track. In fact, you’ve done so well that you could actually retire...

Can I Stop Social Security and Restart Later?

You started taking your Social Security benefit. It seemed like the right thing to do at the time, but...

Hacked from Beyond the Grave

Your loved one has departed this mortal world for the ethereal place that lies beyond. But online, they live...

Medicare and the Health Savings Account Penalty

The benefits of Health Savings Accounts for people who are eligible are tremendous. You get to make pre-tax contributions;...

How Much are Really Paying for Subscriptions

In my lifetime, I’ve seen a major shift in how we watch television. In the beginning there were only...

Required Minimum Distribution – Rules

Traditional (Traditional IRAs, SEP, SIMPLE, SARSEP) RMDs begin at age 73 In 2033 the RMD age goes to 75 An IRA owner...
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Calculating Social Security Before Full Retirement Age

Starting Social Security before Full Retirement Age (FRA). There’s lots of talk about it these days. It might be...

Medicare General Enrollment 2024

It’s time for another Medicare enrollment period. I know! From October into December, we were bombarded with what seems...

Jimmy Buffett—He had a Plan

Say “Margaritaville”—and you just know. You know it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere. You know that come Monday, it’ll be...

Ask Bob: My Ex Gets How Much? (VIDEO)

An ex-spouse can get a Social Security benefit based on your work history. How much depends on how it's...

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Social Security Income?

Every tax season, the same question arises from Americans receiving Social Security. “Do I have to pay taxes on...

Long-Term Care (VIDEO)

70% of adults age 65 and older will need some kind of long-term care. Paying for it can be...