This week’s retirement strategies and news

October 26 October 26     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   Personal Finance   Americans' top 10 financial goals -- and why some of them are shocking     According to a NerdWallet study, here are Americans' most pressing financial goals over the next 10 years.     Read Story     Personal Finance           Ask a Fool: Should I buy an annuity for retirement income? An annuity isn't necessarily a terrible idea, but there are a few important things you should know first.                                   Personal Finance           Moms get at least 16% less in Social Security benefits, study shows Mothers with one child have lifetime earnings that are 28% lower than non-mothers. That means Social Security benefits are 16% lower for moms at age 62.                                   Personal Finance           Open enrollment: Pick the wrong Medicare drug plan and the cost will shock you The average monthly 2018 premium for a standalone drug plan will be 9% higher. Drug prices can vary from to plan to plan by as much as hundreds of dollars monthly.                                 Advertisement   markets           401(k) investors unsettled by Washington wavering on tax reform The thought of Congress slashing that valuable 401(k) tax deduction put a scare into investors, many who fund the bulk of their retirement nest egg with their own cash.                                   taxes           Tax season surprise! 4 things you didn't know were taxable Here are four kinds of income that people routinely think they don't have to report, tax pros say, plus tips on how to do things when filing returns.                                   Personal Finance           Social Security: 7 guideline changes coming in 2018 Benefit, tax, and even qualifying guidelines are changing for Social Security. Here's what you need to know.                                   Personal Finance           Will your 2018 401(k) tax break be $18,500 - or $2,400? Find out what Congress wants to take away from you now.                                   Personal Finance           10 things to know about Social Security before you retire What you don't know could cost you valuable retirement income.                                   Personal Finance           How working during retirement affects Social Security Want to pick up a part-time job after you retire? Here's how it will affect your Social Security check.                                   The Day In Pictures Gallery An opposition supporter reacts under the heavy rain in front of a burning barricade in Mathare district, in Nairobi on Oct. 26, 2017, as a group of demonstrators blocked the road and tried to prevent voters from accessing a polling station during pre     Popular Stories Montana State University-Northern football coach resigns Undocumented teen's abortion re-energizes legal debate How many people believe in ghosts or dead spirits?   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