Anyone who works in the United States pays into Social Security. And, many of the people that pay in expect to use Social Security retirement benefits when they retire. In fact, about 65 million Americans are currently receiving Social Security benefits. If this surprises you, then there might be more that you don’t yet…
For the last several decades, you have been working towards a goal to retire here in the Tri- Cities area. Years and years of your time have been spent rising early, possibly making the long and congested commute to the Hanford site, working forty or more hours per week, and at times sacrificing family and…
For over 80 years, Social Security has promoted the financial security of American taxpayers. Social Security helps retirees continue to receive compensation after they leave the workforce and enter into their golden years. Many women know that when they reach retirement age, Social Security will provide a source of income. There are a few…
Congratulations! Your time has finally arrived. You are officially retired. You no longer need to set your alarm for 4:00 am to make it out to the Hanford Site or to the office on time, nor do you have a need to iron your clothes for work tomorrow. You no longer need to worry about…
If you’ve retired recently – say in the last few months – you’re starting to get the hang of this whole “retired” thing. During your first few weeks of retirement, you woke up a little uneasy, with a nagging feeling that you were missing something you needed to do. You were still waking up at…
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are on the dirt.” John Muir Maybe you backpacked in your 20s, ran marathons in your 30s and 40s, and climbed Mt Evans’ 14,000 ft. peak at age 50. You find yourself now in your 60’s and ready to retire. “What’s…
You’ve put in the hard work and created a solid, written plan for your future by working with The Retirement Solution. Now that you have confidence to know that you can live out your hopes and dreams in your golden years, have you considered all the nonfinancial aspects of retirement? Exploring the mental, physical, social,…
You worked hard for 30-40 years and finally realized the American dream retirement thanks to your dutiful planning with The Retirement Solution. Knowing you had a written plan in place to keep you on track to living out your hopes and dreams, you were prepared to bound out the front door every day – happy…
No matter how hard we try to avoid unexpected costs, it often seems as though they are hiding behind every corner. Whether it’s the middle of the summer and your HVAC goes out or your roof caves in after 12 years of wear and tear, unexpected costs are bound to happen. To afford these…
Even for the healthiest individuals, healthcare can be expensive. While your health insurance may cover some of the costs, you may want to consider opening a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to take advantage of some of the tax benefits that come with each. Both accounts are federal government programs…
