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Social Security Part 3 – Insolvency
In the first two parts of this 3-part blog, we discussed how much money you could get from Social Security based on your work history and family situation. But what if the Social Security trust fund isn’t there to pay your full benefits? In this
Social Security Part 2 – The Exceptions
In part 1 of this 3-part blog, I outlined how to understand the Social Security
Social Security Part 1 – How to Read Your Statement
Americans love the royal family. And I’m English (my mom was born and raised there)
Disciplined Pursuit of Enough – A Case Study
In my last blog, I argued the benefits of pursuing enough money, rather than always
The Disciplined Pursuit of Enough
The word enough gets a bad rap. Teachers will yell “That’s enough!” at their unruly
Shocking News: Your Electricity Rate May Have Just Doubled!
If you live in Connecticut like I do, you have gotten used to a high
Bizarro World, Explained
One of the greatest Seinfeld episodes ever is “The Bizarro Jerry”. This is where Elaine
It’s Harvest Season!
I like to look for silver linings. For instance, during the pandemic lockdown, I appreciated
Bonds, James Bonds
This year has not been a good year for bonds. This message has gotten a
The Unchartered Waters of the Amazon Prime
Before you judge me on what I am about to share, there are a few
I Want I-Bonds?
The recent surge in inflation has sparked a new interest in I-bonds. In fact, questions
Don’t Fear the Reaper (or a Recession)
It has been said that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Perhaps we should
About the Author
I am a reformed actuary turned financial advisor, helping my clients with everything from investments to retirement projections to LTC insurance since 2014. Unlike most normal people, I love numbers and finance – I’m currently reading a book about game theory which my wife and two teenage daughters think is unbelievably boring (they are wrong). For more details about my background, check out my website.