Erin Bui chats about helpful tips on keeping your debt in check (avoid consumer debt like the plague), having your emergency fund, learning about insurance and investments, and basic budgeting and saving habits we should adopt. Her goal is financial independence and she is right on track! Financial independence and stability is my goal. I want to start managing my life without … [Read more...] about Financial Independence Through The Right Habits & Knowledge
Financial Planning Basics
Taxation When It Comes To Social Security Benefits
Marc Ang discusses about some of Social Security benefits tips and the technical aspects of taxation on Social Security benefits and also gives examples on calculating social security benefits tax. For many active seniors who want to continue working, or are savvy investors making passive income, there are some tax nuances to consider. Many seniors ask the question, "Are my … [Read more...] about Taxation When It Comes To Social Security Benefits
Social Security Fast Facts: The Basics
Marc Ang discusses Social Security basics and the government benefits we have paid into, some staggering social security statistical facts, criteria to qualify for social security benefits (fully insured versus currently insured) and the decision to take an early retirement or to delay until you're 70. Here is a little cheat sheet on Social Security basics and statistical … [Read more...] about Social Security Fast Facts: The Basics
Seniors, Be Aware and Beware of These Common Scams
Erin Bui chats about the tragic Ed Faust Grandparent Scam story and gives a rundown of the most common scammer tricks, gives advice on how you can be a senior scam stopper, and learn about senior scam prevention in order to protect yourself and your senior loved one. While we would like to believe the world is a good place, the reality is that there are many vile individuals … [Read more...] about Seniors, Be Aware and Beware of These Common Scams
Time Flies: Kids Are Grown, “Empty Nest” Looms
Erin Bui chats about her parents and the concerns of a mature couple, at the stage in life where they're sending their children off to college, helping pay for college costs, and the important checklist of things to do as the empty nest looms. When you were young and just got married, you probably thought you had all the time in the world. You had children, secured stable … [Read more...] about Time Flies: Kids Are Grown, “Empty Nest” Looms