Are You Ready for Retirement?

RETIREMENT…….that long awaited time when you can kick back and do whatever you want…… or so a lot of retirees think.  But have you PLANNED for this big event (and are you ready)?  Consider the following: Are you physically fit to do what you want? Have you saved/invested enough funds to do those activities you’ve … More Are You Ready for Retirement?

Reduced Medicare Costs Can Boost Your Social Security Benefit

By Dr. Eileen Hilton While most retirees pay the standard premium amount for Medicare health coverage, those in higher income brackets pay an additional amount based on their income. If you’re in a higher income bracket and your income drops during retirement, less money for Medicare should be deducted from your Social Security payments, meaning more … More Reduced Medicare Costs Can Boost Your Social Security Benefit

Social Security Offices Closing Across the Nation: There are alternatives

It will be more difficult to reach someone on the phone or see them in person if you have questions about your Social Security.  As more and more Baby Boomers reach retirement age, there will be longer waits on the phone or in the Social Security office.  According to MSN, Social Security offices are randomly … More Social Security Offices Closing Across the Nation: There are alternatives

Hawaii Six-0

Ever been confused about Medicare?  Helped family members try to figure what the best plan is or what to do?  What if you want to keep working?  What if your spouse is still working?      These are all questions that we have asked at one point or another if we are close to 65 years … More Hawaii Six-0