Selecting The Right Start Date for Social Security Income: A 6-Step Solution Welcome back! In the previous post discussing common obstacles to knowing when you should start Social Security, we introduced Natalie, a hardworking healthcare professional unsure about when to begin claiming her Social Security benefits. The common challenges Natalie and many of others face...Read More
Natalie asked, when should I start taking Social Security? Natalie worked in healthcare her entire life. She raised children, largely alone, and put them through college. Natalie was unsure if she had enough money to retire, and unsure about when to start Social Security Retirement Income. She had many friends and they would talk about...Read More
Social Security Retirement Income (SSRI) provides a safety net for Americans. SSRI is also divisive–many people feel like it won’t be around when they need it! Read on to learn about how much SSRI pays, to whom, and a high-level overview of how it works. Did you know that in the year 2022: The average...Read More
Cybersecurity for individuals is just as important as it is for businesses. With rising risks from phishing, social engineering, and even car hacking, it’s vital to understand practical ways to protect yourself and your family from cyber threats. Here’s a summary of key strategies to safeguard your financial and personal information: 1. Educate and Communicate...Read More
Cynthia, a 72-year-old widow, recently found herself dealing with a troubling situation. She’d noticed a few unusual transactions on her bank account—nothing major, but enough to make her uneasy. Uncertain about the details of online security, Cynthia wasn’t sure where to turn. Her late husband had managed their finances, and she felt overwhelmed by the...Read More
Read this Periscope for a quick summary of tips about how to create secure passwords that you will remember, and bad guys cannot hack. Use a password software. A password software is one place where you store all your passwords. This way, you only need to remember one password–the one you need to get into...Read More
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods to steal sensitive information, and the investment world remains a prime target. Two prevalent scams that we, at A&I Wealth Management, unfortunately see investors targeted with are phishing and spoofing. These scams can have devastating consequences, leading to significant financial losses and identity theft if you’re not...Read More
Rory, a recently retired pensioner, had always prided himself on her meticulous planning. He’d budgeted for travel, hobbies, and even the occasional splurge. However, a series of unexpected events threw his carefully crafted retirement plan into disarray. A sudden health scare resulted in mounting medical bills, far exceeding his insurance coverage. Meanwhile, his once-reliable pension...Read More
What makes a successful retirement? More than money! Dr. Michael Finke is a researcher who speaks around the country about financial planning. His research shows there are three pillars to happiness in retirement: Money Health Relationships Dr. Finke’s unique perspective argues that we ought to invest in each of them. Money Retirement is more than...Read More