The advent of a Biden Administration could bring significant changes to the current landscape for older Americans. Biden has outlined what he would like to accomplish for older Americans, and this article is intended to summarize some of those plans. Social Security...
Six Social Security Changes Taking Effect on January 1, 2021
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1 of the next year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your retirement years.
If You Have Been Laid Off, Should You Take Your Social Security Benefits Early?
If you are close to retirement age and recently lost your job, there is a good chance you may not find work again. For many, this means an unexpected shortage of cash. As retirement can last a long time, you should proceed with caution about finding ways to supplement cash flow if you have lost your job.
Can the Tax Torpedo Affect Your Estate Plan?
While we offer no direct tax advice at Geyer Law, collaborating with our clients’ tax advisors in arriving at a coordinated plan, we’re always alert for threats and opportunities that affect estate planning… They’ve dubbed it the “tax torpedo”, referring to extra...
Estate Planning Around Social Security
“Social Security is known as the ‘third rail’ of politics: American voters are so protective of the federal retirement program that they’ll electrocute any politician who messes with it,” quips Richard Stolz in Employee Benefit Advisor. The problem for advisors,...