Here's what you need to do if you're planning to retire this year

After years of planning and saving, it's finally here: your retirement. If you've achieved financial freedom and can afford to stop working full time this year, congratulations!

Read more

Here's a breakdown of what kind of taxes you can expect to pay in retirement

I recently spoke with a prospective client who was adamant that he would not have to pay taxes in retirement. He read and printed an online article which indicated, “You will not owe these taxes in retirement.”

Read more

Study shows 1 in 5 family caregivers report being in poor health. Who is caring for them?

HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Caring for a loved one at home can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming and take a toll on your own health, a new study suggests.

Read more

Want to learn something new? All 50 states offer some free or cheap college programs for retirees

Retirees, you’re already a bona-fide graduate of the school of hard knocks – your decades of full-time employment. There’s still plenty to learn, however, whether your goal is pursuing a second act in your career or lifelong learning to keep your brain sharp.

Read more

107 year old Florida man is still living life to the fullest

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – There’s no slowing down for 107-year-old Sarasota resident Joe Newman. 

Read more

Florida legislation seeks statewide Dementia Director to bolster state’s plan for dementia-related disorders

A bipartisan bill that would create the position of Dementia Director within the Florida Department of Elder Affairs is making its way through the Legislature.

Read more

Americans are losing millions of dollars to Social Security scams

The Department of Justice is filing for temporary restraining orders against U.S. telecom carriers allegedly facilitating hundreds of millions of scam robocalls. Americans are losing millions of dollars a year because of the calls, which usually originate in India.

Read more

Florida city offers self defense lessons for seniors

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Being out in public can make older adults with mobility problems feel vulnerable, but one city is stepping up to help those adults feel safer by teaching them this unique form of self-defense.

Read more

A couple of strategic moves can help you get out of paying taxes on your Social Security income

Social Security serves as a critical source of income for millions of retired seniors. But many recipients are shocked to learn that their benefits are subject to taxes, thereby leaving them with less money to pay the bills.

Read more

A few things to know as Mississippi legislature kicks off 2020

The 2020 session of the Mississippi Legislature begins Tuesday at noon.  There will be many changes around the Capitol following the November 2019 elections.

Read more

connect

get updates