Big Social Security COLA will be offset by Medicare premiums

CHICAGO, June 22 (Reuters) – Retirees can look forward to the largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment next year since 2012 – but don’t break out the champagne just yet. For many, higher Medicare premiums will take a big bite out of their raise. The 2018 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will not be announced until

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TRANSCRIPT FOR THE July 1, 2017 “ON THE MONEY” SHOW

Hosts: Denise Kovach, CFP®, AIF® and Joe Bert, CFP®, AIF® Well, happy first day of July, everyone. This is On the Money with the Certified Financial Group here on News 96.5, WDBO. We are taking your phone calls at 844-220-0965 with Joe Bert and Denise Kovach of the Certified Financial Group. Good morning, guys. Good

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Common IRA Mistakes

Posted by Denise Kovach, CFP®, AIF®  One common mistake occurs when an IRA owner fails to name a beneficiary. Unlike other property, IRA’s do not pass by will. They pass according to the IRA’s beneficiary designation form. If there is no named beneficiary, the default beneficiary will generally be the owner’s estate and subject to

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10 Ways Retirement Will Surprise You

Reinventing retirement It’s fun to picture a retirement on the beach or traveling the globe, but that isn’t the typical retirement experience for most Americans. Many retirees have significant health and financial concerns, and sometimes struggle to fill their newfound free time with meaningful activities. Consider these often unexpected aspects of retirement. Read the Rest

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