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Social Security Administration offers a second chance to early retirees

The once obscure regulation that it is possible to repay all that you have collected from Social Security in order to obtaina bigger monthly check...
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When it comes to paying income taxes - everyone should have some skin in the game

Many people complain about the US federal tax system for all sorts of legitimate reasons. However, those that have made the effort to work hard and...
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Inflation or Deflation: Buy US I Bonds under any circumstances and rest a little easier

An ultra-safe investmentThere are always uncertainties in the investment world, and anything that guarantees against a loss of principal deserves...
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Medicare rules are inflicting permanent penalties on unsuspecting retirees

Misguided federal housing programs and corporate greed have led to the “millionshave lost billions” financial fiasco we have endured in...
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are great for individuals with High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs)

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax advantaged savings account that an individual or family can use to help payfuture medical expenses."...
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Social Security payments in 2010

The Social Security Administration will set the 2010 rates in October 2009.Experts are predicting that because the annual cost of living increase...
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How to gain by unloading depressed stocks and funds before the next big rally

In a previous article in this series on financial basics, I suggested opening an after-tax retirement account to supplement your employer 401(k...
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All over America taxpayers are talking 'Tea Party'

The internet has provided a new means for publishing and discussing topics not suitably covered by the network and syndicated news media.Many now...
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Obama recants plan to curve ball veteran's health program

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article written by David Rehbein who is the national commander of the 2.7 million members American...
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Try adding your Social Security benefits to your net worth

Have you considered the "annuity" value of Social Security in your net worth calculation?Social Security is not generally thought of as...
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