Retirement Myth #5: And They Lived Happily Ever After In Retirement
That's not reality. You need to plan for the soft side of retirement as well as the financial side.
Anthony Silva
WBZ's Anthony Silva Signs Off For The Final Time
Anthony Silva signed off for the last time Thursday night on WBZ NewsRadio 1030.
Retirement Myth #4: I Plan To Work Forever
The reality is that may not be possible for a variety of reasons.
Carl Stevens' Journal: A Poem For Anthony Silva's Retirement
WBZ NewsRadio 1030 afternoon anchor Anthony Silva is retiring Thursday. Carl Stevens wrote a poem to honor him.
Keller @ Large: Thanks Anthony Silva!
Anthony Silva is retiring from WBZ NewsRadio 1030. Thanks for all these years of humor, intellect and class.
Retirement Myth #3: Social Security Will Be Enough
The reality is Social Security was designed to replace only about 40% of your current paycheck and less if you are a high wage earner.
Retirement Myth #2: Mom And Dad Are Going To Leave Their Money To Me
The reality is there may not be much money left to inherit.
Retirement Myth #1: I Can Wait Until I'm Earning More To Save For Retirement
The reality is if you start later in your working career you will need to save more money than if you had started younger.
Disaster Planning For Small Businesses
Most small businesses, especially ones run from home, have not given enough thought to planning for disasters.
Small Business Retirement Plans
If you are smart enough to start your own business, you should be smart enough to start a retirement plan as well!
Section 179 Deductions For Small Businesses
Normally if you purchase capital equipment for your business you don't get to expense the total cost of the equipment the year you buy it.
Tax Deductions For Small Business
There are many tax deductions for the self-employed. What have you been missing out on?
Getting Started With A Small Business
Small Businesses are defined as having less than 500 employees.
Getting Your Money Out Of Those IRAs
It is your money in that IRA, but you may have to pay a penalty to get at it.
The Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is my favorite way to save for retirement. You use after-tax dollars to make your contributions and when you withdraw the funds you will not owe income tax, including the money the Roth has earned.
The Spousal IRA
A Spousal IRA is used for an unemployed or underemployed spouse.
The Rollover IRA
A Rollover IRA allows you to receive distributions from qualified retirement plans and not pay tax on the distribution.
The Traditional IRA
These plans were designed to help individuals not covered by retirement plans at work and to give those individuals changing jobs the ability to rollover retirement assets and retain the tax deferred status.
Mom & Taxes
Did mom file her tax return this year? Ask her if she wants some help with her tax return.
Is Mom Adequately Insured?
Look for all of mom's insurance policies and review them. Be sure you have the current policy and that the premiums are paid.
Is There Enough Money For Mom's Lifestyle?
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
What's Mom Done With Her Stuff?
Every mom I know has stuff she has been saving for years. If you can get her stuff organized, her life and probably yours will be so much easier.
Taking Care Of Mom
Next Sunday is Mother's Day. I would like to spend this week talking about moms and the care we may have to someday provide for them.
Estate Planning For All
Estate planning is a key element in any financial plan no matter what your age.
The Starter Marriage
The average age for couples going through their first divorce is 30 years old with over 40% of first marriages ending in divorce.
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