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COVID-19 hit retirees especially hard. 2022 created a perfect storm -- rising interest rates, assets dropping with the market and increasing inflation. That generated a lot of negative emotions like anxiety and fear for many people -- especially retirees, many of whom were forced to retiree before they were ready, and those who depend on Social Security for the majority of their income. But there are ways to move out of this time. One of the most important things you can do right now is get a strategy in place for the next downturn. That way, the next time something happens with the market or in the world, you'll be in the best position possible to survive it. This MarketWatch article covers a few more things you can do to better prepare yourself for the next time things go sideways...
A Qualified Charitable Distribution could be helpful if you are taking RMDs to reduce your taxable income. With a QCD you are making a donation to the charities of your choice directly from your IRA. This strategy both deducts the amount donated to your charity from your taxable income and meets the requirements for your required minimum distribution RMD.
The 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living increase scheduled to be paid beginning in 2023 will provide vital income to retirees struggling to keep up with inflation. And it could also put increased financial strain on the Social Security program. Here's a look at what could happen to Social Security in the future and some of my thoughts about what I expect Congress to do moving forward...
Don’t miss out on benefits that are rightfully yours. Make sure you know how to navigate the big Social Security disconnect.
Should you get a joint bank account? It's a high-impact decision that requires careful consideration and a deep conversation with your partner.