Financial Planning

Giving More to Charity and Reducing Your Taxes

Americans give more than $557 billion to charity every year. Without a doubt, we are a caring and compassionate people. But whether you itemize...

IRAs Know No Age

It used to be that American workers set their sights on retiring at 65; that was the magic age, the golden number. Then, things...
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits

“Will I have to pay taxes on my Social Security?” That’s one of the most common questions I get...

Do I Have to Pay IRMAA in 2025

IRMAA. It sounds like someone’s grandmother or aunt. But IRMAA is not nearly as sweet and loving as they...

Common IRS Penalties

To paraphrase Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “How does the IRS fine thee? Let me count the ways.” In fact, according...

The Social Security Fairness Act

For a long time, government employees have claimed that Social Security was not fair to them, that they were...

A Solution to Filing Estimated Taxes in Retirement

When you were working, paying all your taxes was not that big a deal (even though it was painful)....

Another Medicare Enrollment Period—Already

Is it just me, or does it seem like there are always commercials telling us we’re in another Medicare...