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Three Regrets of Retirees

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on October 23rd, 2019

Three Regrets of Retirees

A recent survey found that more than half of retirees have retirement planning regrets. Unfortunately, many of these retirees had to cut back on their lifestyles to compensate for financial shortfalls.1

Considering their most common regrets may help you avoid making the same mistakes.

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What Happened To Your Money?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on November 26th, 2018

If you don't know what happened to your money during the past year, it's time to find out. December and January are the perfect months to look back at what you earned, saved, and spent, as W-2s, account statements, and other year-end financial summaries roll in.

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Quiz: Can You Answer These Social Security Benefit Questions?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on April 19th, 2018

Quiz: Can You Answer These Social Security Benefit Questions?

Most people will receive Social Security benefits at some point in their lifetimes, but how much do you know about this important source of income? Take this quiz to learn more.

Questions

1. Can you receive retirement and disability benefits from Social Security at the same time?

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Will a government pension reduce my Social Security benefits?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on March 15th, 2018

Will a government pension reduce my Social Security benefits?

If you earned a government pension from a job not subject to Social Security tax withholding ("noncovered employment") and are also eligible for Social Security benefits through a job where Social Security taxes were withheld, two provisions might reduce your benefits: the windfall elimination provision (WEP) an

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How does working affect Social Security retirement benefits?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on March 13th, 2018

How does working affect Social Security retirement benefits?

If you're thinking about working as long as possible to increase your retirement savings, you may be wondering whether you can receive Social Security retirement benefits while you're still employed. The answer is yes.

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How Are Your Social Security Retirement Benefits Calculated?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on October 9th, 2017

How Are Your Social Securit Retirement Benefits Calculated?

How Many Years Have You Worked?

The Social Security Administration uses 35 years of earning history

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Working in Retirement: What You Need to Know

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on August 9th, 2017

Working in Retirement: What You Need to Know

Planning on working during retirement? If so, you're not alone. Recent studies have consistently shown that a majority of retirees plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years. Here are some points to consider.

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Expect the Unexpected: What to do if you become disabled

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on May 18th, 2017

In a recent survey, 46% of retirees said they retired earlier than planned, and not necessarily because they chose to do so. In fact, many said they had to leave the workforce early because of health issues or a disability.¹

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Are You Ready To Retire?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on April 26th, 2017

Are you ready to retire?

Here are some questions to ask yourself when deciding whether or not you are ready to retire.

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QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Social Security Retirement Benefits?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on January 20th, 2017

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Social Security is an important source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but how much do you know about this program? Test your knowledge, and learn more about your retirement benefits, by answering the following questions.

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