Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
In my previous 5/12/2021 article “Knowing Social Security Rules is Important Start”, I covered a case study of how a long-term federal employee could have $75,680 total Social Security (SS) and federal pension income by knowing the rules vs. $47,760, or $27,920 less.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
Many decades ago, future retirement income was based on “The 3-Legged Stool”: Social Security, pensions, and whatever you saved.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
This year we get to file our 2020 tax return on May 17, 2021 instead of the normal April 15, 2021. But what you really need are powerful tax-reduction strategies.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
Last week, I attended a 3-day virtual Cash Flow Expo. Most of the experts specialized in the unique niche of investing in mortgage notes. Their return on investment (ROI) would average 9%.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
As I write this article, typical retirement investment options are: 0.88% coupon interest on a 10-year and 1.63% on a 30-year U.S. Treasury Bond; 1% or less on bank CDs; and 2.02% average dividend yield and 4.57% compound growth rate before fees over the last 21 years on S&P 500 stocks.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
We’ve just lived through an amazingly turbulent 2020, where the coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of tens of millions of Americans.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
As I write this article, it looks more likely that Joe Biden will become the next U.S. President. If the Democrats win the runoff for the 2 Senate seats in Georgia, they will control the Senate, House, and the Presidency.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
In previous articles, I’ve listed the main benefit of a Roth IRA Conversion. You will have no tax on unlimited earnings for your and spouse’s life; and for the first 10 years that your heirs inherit your Roth IRA.
Ahwatukee Foothills News by Dr. Harold Wong
According to the Tax Foundation, America will spend more on taxes (including federal, state, and local) than it will on food, clothing, and housing combined. This is especially true for retirees that own a free and clear primary home.