Imagine adding $100,000 to your retirement—without saving another penny. What if I told you the secret is simply when to claim Social Security? Picking the best age to claim Social Security can boost your monthly check and maximize your Social Security payout. In this easy guide, I’ll share a simple Social Security claiming strategy and … Read more
Understanding Social Security Taxation: State vs. Federal Many retirees are surprised to learn that their Social Security benefits may be subject to taxation. While up to 85% of your Social Security income can be taxed at the federal level if you have substantial additional income, there’s better news when it comes to state taxation. The … Read more
Claiming Social Security at 70 isn’t right for everyone. Here’s one retiree’s story on why delaying benefits brought unexpected regret. Most of us have heard it countless times: “Wait until you’re 70 to claim Social Security and you’ll get the biggest monthly check possible.” It’s advice that sounds financially savvy — and for many, it … Read more
Think your pocket change is worthless? Think again. These 4 rare ’90s coins are secretly worth hundreds—even thousands—to collectors. Why 1990s Coins Are Worth More Than You Think If you grew up tossing coins into a piggy bank in the ’90s, you might be sitting on a small fortune without realizing it. While we often … Read more
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but when an interviewer asks questions that cross legal and ethical boundaries, it can make things even more uncomfortable. Surprisingly, illegal interview questions are still asked in many interviews — sometimes due to a lack of interviewer training or, in some unfortunate cases, intentional bias. In the U.S., there are … Read more