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Author: Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAY

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Consider survivor benefits, life expectancy when collecting Social Security checks

August 7, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Consider survivor benefits, life expectancy when collecting Social Security checks

Not everyone’s an expert on Social Security. But planning ahead and understanding survivor benefits can avoid budget disaster after a spouse’s death.

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Retirement savings 101: Here are 7 things to know before investing in a target-date fund

June 5, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Retirement savings 101: Here are 7 things to know before investing in a target-date fund

A target-date fund is a fund of mutual funds that becomes more conservative with time. Here’s what you should know about this retirement saving tool.

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5 ways to cut your 2019 tax bill now

April 30, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on 5 ways to cut your 2019 tax bill now

You filed your 2018 tax return.Don’t stuff it in a file cabinet just yet. Review it to uncover steps you can take now to lower your 2019 tax bill.

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8 ways to spring clean your finances

April 25, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on 8 ways to spring clean your finances

You’ve filed your taxes and now it’s time to make good on your promise to “spring clean” your finances.

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Social Security, IRA and tax mistakes to avoid when planning retirement

March 30, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Social Security, IRA and tax mistakes to avoid when planning retirement

Retirement planning mistakes, especially Social Security, 401(k) and IRA blunders, can be costly. Here are some errors that you can fix, thought.

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Why millennials should consider disability insurance

January 29, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Why millennials should consider disability insurance

The odds of being unable to work because of sickness or injury are greater than the odds of a premature death. Millennials should think about that.

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Your retirement questions answered: Social Security, buying service credits and Medicare

January 24, 2019Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Your retirement questions answered: Social Security, buying service credits and Medicare

Retirement expert Robert Powell tackles your questions on Social Security benefits, purchasing service credits. medicare and health insurance.

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Why you need to have purpose in your daily life even when you retire

December 26, 2018Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Why you need to have purpose in your daily life even when you retire

If you’re like many would-be retirees, you’ll likely “retire from” something – a job or boss you hate – and not “to something.”

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Divorced or widowed? Here are 5 ways to boost your Social Security spousal benefits

December 5, 2018Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Divorced or widowed? Here are 5 ways to boost your Social Security spousal benefits

As benefits go, few compare with those offered by Social Security to spouses.But what are some mistakes you can make, and how can you avoid them?

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Social Security: When should I claim the benefit if my wife is younger

November 21, 2018Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Social Security: When should I claim the benefit if my wife is younger

I’m trying to decide when to claim Social Security. I am 63 and my wife is 62.

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