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UPDATED Timing Social Security Benefits By Lee F. Hediger

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Posted on March 26, 2024 by Lee Hediger

If you turned 62 this year, congratulations! You may be eligible to begin collecting Social Security benefits. However, the longer you wait to start claiming benefits, the higher the monthly payout you will receive. For example, by waiting until you reach your full retirement age (FRA), as defined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) based […]

Relatable Finance Podcast Episode 143: Alternative Investments and Private Markets

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Posted on March 25, 2024 by

In the latest Relatable Finance podcast episode, the South Florida finance guys delve into the often overlooked realms of alternative investments and private markets. While stocks and bonds dominate financial discussions, we shed light on the potential of alternative avenues. Discover the allure of these investments, offering attractive returns beyond the traditional options. However, be […]

Relatable Finance Podcast Episode 141: Recent Turmoil in the Chinese Stock Market

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Posted on February 12, 2024 by

China seems to have been in the news a lot recently, particularly as tensions with the U.S. seem elevated. Interestingly, China’s stock market has been under pressure while the U.S. market and economy continues to perform better than many expected. Join the South Florida relatable finance guys as they discuss China and the U.S. markets.

Social Security Announces Significant Cost of Living Increase for 2024 By Lee F. Hediger

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Posted on January 16, 2024 by Lee Hediger

The nation’s 71 million recipients of Social Security and/or Supplement Security (SSI) benefits are seeing those payments rise by 3.2 percent in 2024, a sharp contrast to last year’s 8.7 percent increase. According to the Social Security Administration, the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) represents an additional benefit of $50 per recipient each month. The Social […]

IRS Announces Retirement Savings Plan Contribution Limits for 2024 By Danielle Keyes

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Posted on December 27, 2023 by Danielle Keyes

The IRS released its 2024 cost-of-living adjustments for retirement savers. Among the highlights are higher annual contribution limits to qualifying plans and higher income limits for individuals to make deductible contributions to traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) or make a taxable contribution to a Roth IRA. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans For 2024, the maximum contribution employees […]

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