Emily Brandon

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  • Sep 12, 2023
    It can be difficult to predict how much you will receive from Social Security, especially if you are more than a few years away from retirement. But familiarizing yourself with...
  • Jun 2, 2023
    The retirement savings you have accumulated in a tax-deferred 401(k) or individual retirement account will be considered taxable income when it is distributed. This means...
  • May 23, 2023
    The majority of American workers will eventually collect Social Security benefits, but those who understand how Social Security works may be able to qualify for bigger...
  • May 15, 2023
    Saving for retirement can qualify you for several different types of tax breaks. Some retirement accounts allow you to defer paying income tax on your retirement savings, while...
  • May 10, 2023
    Your Social Security payment amount is determined by how much you earn while working and when you elect to start receiving payments. Married individuals are additionally eligible for...
  • May 8, 2023
    It can be difficult to predict how much you will receive from Social Security, especially if you are more than a few years away from retirement. But familiarizing yourself with...
  • Mar 28, 2023
    Some costs can be reduced or eliminated in retirement, while other expenses might remain the same or even increase as you age. You won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive...
  • Feb 11, 2023
    After years of delaying income tax on your 401(k) and individual retirement account contributions, you must finally pay the tax bill in retirement. Distributions from...
  • Feb 6, 2023
    There are a variety of tax deductions and credits available to people who save for retirement. Contributing to a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or individual retirement...
  • Jan 11, 2023
    It's not too late to reduce your 2022 tax bill, if you are willing to set some cash aside for retirement. The deadline to make an individual retirement account contribution...