If you typically give up on your goals by March, you’re not alone. Try these tips for 2019. Go ahead and set them again. Even if you’re one of the majority of people who have set New Year’s Resolutions in the past but gave up on them within a few weeks, try again. Because there is good news about setting goals, even if you haven’t quite mastered the follow-through. According to one study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, people who set New Year’s resolutions are 10 times more likely to actually change their behavior than people who don’t
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Top 5 Things Baby Boomers Should Know
The Social Security COLA (cost of living adjustment) in 2019 will be 2.8%. This is the largest COLA increase from the Social Security Administration since 2012.1 Social Security benefits are often taxed. If you work and are at full retirement age or older, you can earn as much as you want and your benefits will not be reduced; however, you may have to pay taxes on them. If your annual combined income is from $32-$44,000 filing jointly, you may have to pay taxes on 50% of your benefits. If your income is more than $44,000 filing jointly, then you may
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4 Tips to Get Your Finances In Order
4 Tips to Get Your Financial House in Order In addition to that rewarding tradition of spring cleaning to get your house in order, this is a great time to get your finances in shipshape condition. We offer these tips to help you. 1. TAKE A HARD LOOK AT YOUR CREDIT CARDS Even though new credit cards are equipped with computer chips that make it harder for hackers to hijack your data, it’s a good idea to check your statements to make sure there are no mistaken or duplicate charges. 2. CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORTS ANNUALLY It’s free to check
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