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Here's a look at 3 overseas havens offering laidback living, excellent health care, and welcoming communites, ideal for U.S. Veterans retiring on a military pension....
I have no 401k's, no pensions and no stock, no financial advisor. We've always done everything with our own two hands. We've worked way beyond retirement to help our kids. I f(69) and spouse m(75). My...
Let’s journey back in time and discover how an old-timey car company turned people against pensions and ushered in the era of 401(k)s. The post How a Popular Car Company Screwed Over Its Workers...
This financial planner unpacks why Roth conversions can save you big-time on taxes if you're a retiree with a pension....
I have a small pension from a car manufacturer I worked for 20 years ago . I have been receiving payments for the last few months and have just realised as my tax return comes around that I have had n...
To read this story on KSL.com, click here. “If you don’t have a pension, you could face one of the biggest risks in retirement today,” warns financial advisor Ryan Thacker.…...
If you're among the 2% of the population with both a pension and $1 million or more saved, you're in a unique yet complex position as you approach retirement....
Beyond the Pension: A Guide To Building a Profitable Business in Retirement...
I'm one of those who retired without a pension. Fortunately, we worked hard and saved well. Having said that, I know that I can only enjoy the good life while my investement's are humming along nicely...
Tuesday, April 15 - Monday, April 21, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 138 125 comments The 2 most common things I hear from retirees 17 61 comments How to convert a pension amount ...
Hard to create a succinct title. Just saw an article that says I need 80% of my current income multiplied by years of retirement. So I do the math and come up with 3 million. I don't have 3 million. B...
I am in and out of some really nice CCRC communities for my job. People tend to casually chat with me during the course of the visit and almost everyone who lives in these CCRCs mentions they have a p...
At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks....
Context; I retired 2.5 years ago after a lifetime teaching biology and chemistry. I have a decent pension and a property portfolio so financially I’m secure and don have to worry about money, fo...
The road to a secure retirement is slightly more intricate for people with pensions. Here are four key issues to consider to make the most out of yours....
Economic uncertainty, inflation and the decline of workplace pensions have left growing numbers of seniors unable to leave their jobs. The post Why “unretirement” may be the fate of so man...
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, explains the pension calculation that employees can expect if they are RIF’ed. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The pension formula The challenge of including military service The ...
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, walks through the effect that a RIF will have on an employee’s pension based on their length of federal service. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Effect on pension if an employee h...
I am 65 YO and currently working. My previous job had a pension. I received a letter saying I am now eligible to draw that pension. Can I draw from this pension while still working? Should I ? Backgro...
Just received a notice from SSA that I may be eligible for a pension from a firm I worked at years ago. It’s not an insignificant amount. That company, though, was bought by another company, tha...
Retiree spending powered by U.S. private and public sector defined benefit pensions is substantial: $1.5 trillion in economic output, supporting 7.1 million jobs....
Aronowitz will manage the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), which protects pension, health, and other benefits and enforces ERISA protections....
SSA.gov - Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update (02/25/2025)...
To maintain the buying power of a pension that has no cost of living adjustment, what percentage of the pension would need to be reinvested in the market each year? Suppose the pension is $30,000 and ...
Markets with larger pools of defined contribution assets behind rise to $58.5 trillion...
In this episode, we answer Lori’s question about whether the repeal of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) will increase her survivor benefits and how it could impact benefits for those with sim...
As employers look to retain workers and employees feel economic anxiety. the trend toward offering pensions to workers could continue in 2025....
I will hit 60 this new year. I retired from a long career with immediate pension and took a job at a Non-Profit after I was offered a position as a manager. The position pays very well and has amazing...
We answer a question from a 44-year-old Pittsburgh bus driver earning over six figures annually who maxes out a Roth IRA, contributes 10.5% to a 457 plan, and is covered by a pension. He owns five ren...
I am 61 years old. I retired in 2023 and receive a pension. As part of that pension I am allowed to, and do, pay for the same health insurance that I was getting as an employee. The difference is I mu...
I’m a current federal employee, and I qualify for retirement with a pension. I know the approximate monthly pension amount as of the date I qualified. How do I calculate how much it increases as...
I (m 62) have some health concerns and would do 100% survivor for the wife (f56). She should be around a long time. Lump is 196K, annuity is $1053 a month for my life then her life I would need to mak...
The IRS has announced the cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2025....
Aerospace giant sweetens offer to end strike with better 401(k) benefits but many Machinists…...
Learn how to value your pension with different methods, understand its worth, and make informed financial decisions for retirement....
I think I know the right answer but …I plan to retire at some point next year and I know I have to roll my 401k and pension into a IRA but do most pull out the money on a monthly basis or pull ...
A few weeks ago I saw a tweet that said that Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, had a net worth of around $330,000. I didn't know much about Walz at the time, but I did know that he...
My company outsourced my job and I am 62 next month. I have a 401k, pension and working younger wife. She is 56 will work another 4 to 6 years. Medical is covered via her work. I am on staff till Dece...
Patrick and Mary will soon both be retired. They are curious about what their withdrawal strategy should be as they balance various retirement accounts, including a pension, IRAs, and a brokerage acco...
I’m asking here because I have no one else to ask at this time. I have a very small monthly pension check that I can start collecting now. I am 61 years old and have been on SSDI since age of 40...
Canadian experience highlights the challenge of beating low-fee passive investments. I’m a great fan of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and often cite it as a wonderful example of how to add equit...
As government employers continue to struggle to recruit and retain employees, data make it clear that pensions help foster public service careers....
...or maybe I don't. I got to "the number" in my retirement account, and I'll get a small pension (about $800/month), and social security. I'll be 60 in a couple of months. I'm also not happy with my ...
Which pension option is right for you? To avoid costly mistakes, here are four key factors to consider....
Retirement really is an art, when you get down to it. There are so many things to consider when you’re ... Read more...
Unlike most private employers these days, Kaiser offers a pension. We are occasionally asked if the pension is worth it? Here's our answer. The post Is the Kaiser Pension Worth It? appeared first on T...
Hi all, and thanks in advance. My spouse and I each have a pension. They are roughly the same. Does it make more sense for us each to just claim and draw our pensions, or does it make sense for us to ...
My Dad retired in 2002 with a 403(b) and lifelong teacher’s pension. Unsure of his retirement savings, some fellow retired teachers recommended a financial advisor who “specialized in reti...
I worked at a company headquartered in NC for 20+ years. That company was one if the few remaining companies to offer a pension. I have left the company but haven't started taking my pension. Word on ...
One of the retirement questions that persists through the ages is whether to take a pension or a lump sum payment. On this episode, we flesh out an example from baseball: Did Bobby Bonilla Day make th...