SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Learn about your retirement benefits as we answer some basic questions that are commonly asked during our educational presentations.
September 15, 2017 at 2:42 p.m.
HIT A HOME RUN WITH SOCIAL SECURITY
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REPORT FOR DUTY BY REPORTING FRAUD
In July, with American flags flying, we celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedoms and protections we hold dear. Although love for your country can take many forms, Social Security takes preventing and combatting fraud as seriously as we take our other vital missions.
Operation safety: Tips to make every bath a safe bath
Does your bathroom need a makeover? Go beyond functional and stylish updates and consider upgrades that add an element of safety, too. A few affordable, small updates can dramatically affect your bathroom's level of safety while still providing a look you’ll love.
Make 2015 Your Year to Improve Financial Fitness
(Family Features) Lose weight, quit smoking, find a new job and get out of debt…does this sound familiar?
5 financial fitness habits to begin in the new year
(BPT) - While many people focus on personal health goals in the new year, the beginning of the year is also a great time to check your financial fitness. So how can you whip your finances into shape?
This holiday season, give your family the world - without breaking the bank
(BPT) - Everyone has special holiday traditions, from heirloom decorations to secret recipes passed down from generation to generation. Whether your holiday celebration means an intimate family gathering or an elaborate house-filled party, why not add something new to your festive mix?
5 vital questions to ask your financial professional
(BPT) - When was the last time you met with a financial professional? Would you be more likely to keep those appointments if you knew some specific questions to ask? These meetings provide an important opportunity for you to ensure your strategy is still on track and ensure your family ...
How to Find $500 in Energy Savings in 5 Rooms
(BPT) - With the demand for electricity and natural gas rising, right along with energy costs, American homeowners can easily spend hundreds of dollars a month on utility bills.
Easy Ways for Families to Save
The average family is always looking for ways to save a little bit of cash.
Beware of Flashy Stock Repurchases When The Market Is on The Rise
Retail giant Bed Bath & Beyond just announced plans to buy back another $2 billion in shares, which the company will start doing after it completes its current share repurchase program. You’ve seen it before: Press releases emphasize that buybacks return value to shareholders, analysts sometimes rely on repurchases to ...
Kill Peter Pan: How to Make “Home” Unwelcoming In a World Where 26 Equals 18
My youngest son, who is now in his 50s, asked me what it felt like when all the children left the nest. I thought for a moment and said:
Rock Concerts, and How to Find On-Sale Stocks to Fuel a Rock-Star Retirement
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at a rock concert? My good friend Stew is a top audio engineer—you know, the guy who wears thousand-dollar headphones and stands below the stage manning dials at rock concerts the world over. I shadowed him backstage a handful of ...
5 Simple Rules to Evolve Past the Hot-Stock List
If you’re a typical small-time investor, chances are you prefer to let a team of analysts fuss about such irksome things as correlation and beta. Maybe you’ve bought a stock because your brother-in-law gave you a hot tip, maybe you heard something about it on a financial news show, or ...
