This week’s retirement strategies and news

December 28 December 28     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   Personal Finance   Planning: 4 proven ways to boost your retirement income     One of these tips alone could add more than $350,000 to your nest egg!     Read Story     Personal Finance           The widow or widower’s guide to Social Security benefits To help you wade through these waters, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to Social Security survivors benefits.                                   Personal Finance           The one financial mistake 86% of older Americans are making If there's one major expense countless Americans continue to miscalculate, it's healthcare -- specifically, long-term care.                                   Personal Finance           3 reasons to file for Social Security on time Don't put off starting to collect Social Security just because you'll get bigger checks.                                 Advertisement   Personal Finance           Pete the Planner: Don't shortchange your retirement for kids' futures At some point, financially assisting adult children who don’t need support, crosses-over to a very ugly place — enablement.                                   Personal Finance           5 things to know about Social Security Want the truth about Social Security? Here it is.                                   taxes           6 things investors need to know about the new tax plan There were some important tax code changes, and it’s also worth taking stock of the key regulations that were left standing.                                   taxes           Tax reform: 9 tax deductions are going away in 2018 Learn what the tax bill just took away from taxpayers.                                   Personal Finance           This 'holiday gift' from your bank could keep you in debt longer An offer from your lender to skip a payment can result in a longer loan and additional interest. Many lenders also charge a fee if you take them up on it.                                   taxes           GOP tax plan makes these states a lot better for retirees Now that the GOP tax bill sharply limits the deduction for state and local taxes, pre-retirees in high-tax states may ponder: Should I stay or should I go?                                   The Day In Pictures Gallery Afghan security officials inspect the scene of a suicide bomb attack, in Kabul, Afghanistan on Dec. 28, 2017. At least 40 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a suicide attack in Kabul inside a madrasa - an Islamic religious school - situ     Popular Stories The 15 most popular Instant Pot recipes of 2017 Unusual and historic miniature golf courses around the USA Some homeowners see prepaying property taxes as way to save this year and next   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108