Tag Archives: Taxes

6 Social Security Traps to Avoid

On January 31, 1940, the first monthly Social Security check was issued to Ida May Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont. She received $22.54, according to the Social Security Administration. She was 65 years old at the time. She passed away at … Continue reading

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Tax Traps to Avoid in Retirement

Since we celebrated our nation’s birthday earlier this month, it’s only fitting to quote one of our founders: “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to … Continue reading

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TAX SIMPLIFICATION – DON’T BET ON IT!

“Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax that fellow behind the tree,” quipped Senator Russell Long, who chaired the powerful Senate Finance Committee from 1966 to 1981. This past year, Halloween was barely over when House Republicans introduced their version … Continue reading

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Avoiding 8 Big Mistakes in Retirement

Tens of millions of Americans are looking forward to the day they retire. Others enjoy their profession and can’t imagine a life without work. Yet, even those folks recognize that one day they won’t wake up on a Monday and … Continue reading

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