March 26. Welcome, to this week's newsletter. Last week our annual review of the 10 worst retirement states proved to bevery popular. We hope you find our new "What is Your Social Security IQ" quiz useful as well. 2 Deadlines Looming:
1. Don't have health insurance? Here is a reminder - you could face a penalty if you have not signed up for health insurance by March 31. If you are not employed and too young for Medicare, your new insurance will probably come with a helpful subsidy. Certain people who have had trouble signing up might get extra time beyond March 31. Here is a link towhere you can find your state exchange. 2. RMD. If you turned 70.5 last year you have until April 1 of this year to take out the Required Minimum Distribution from your 401k or IRA. Failure to do so results in a 50% penalty! | | Social Security is probably the most important component of your retirement security. Yet it is surprising how few people have a good understanding of how to take advantage of it - when to start taking it, how it is computed, what you are eligible for, etc. We've constructed this 10 question quiz as a fun way to help you make smarter SS decisions. It's achallenging one, so if you want to bone up first here is some good test prep info.
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| | Waynesville is a very walkable community with a vibrant downtown full of restaurants, art galleries, and shops. It is located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. | | |
| | It is not always smooth sailing for a couple when only 1 of them is retired. All kinds of issues - finances, division of labor, vacations - can get heated without the right planning and discussion. Here are 5 tips to help you handle this situation smarter.
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| | Its slogan, "The World's Greatest City of the Arts and the Outdoors", tells you a lot. Eugene is also home to the Ducks of the University of Oregon, plus an extensive system of parks and trails.
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