Fact: This is a gamble because the odds are that Social Security’s average annual benefit ($20,000 for couples and $12,000 for singles) just isn’t going to cut it as a truly worthy supplement to your pension benefits.
In fact, chances are good you'll need to rely on your own investments to make up the shortfall.
Having a solid retirement plan in place can help you build more security with far less risk of dipping too deeply into your nest egg. Find out more by clicking on one of the links below.
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102Straight Talk TipAging Parent DeductionsIf you provide more than half of an aging parent's support, you may be able to declare your parent a dependent even if he or she is not living in your home. In addition to getting the dependent deduction, you may also be able to take a tax deduction for your parent's medical expenses. To prove you pay the expenses, pay your parent's bills directly to the provider, rather than giving your parent(s) the money to pay the bill. Click here for more tips. |
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