Where Should You Get Your Retirement Income?

By Ken Marks | October 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Where Should You Get Your Retirement Income?

One of the simplest investment truths is to not put all your eggs in one basket. Diversity is the key to having a financially successful retirement. There’s always a certain degree of risk you are taking when investing, so make sure you invest your retirement funds in multiple areas. Here are the optimal investment options…

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4 Pressing Questions About Social Security Income and Taxes Answered

By Ken Marks | March 5, 2014 | Comments Off on 4 Pressing Questions About Social Security Income and Taxes Answered

1. Are Social Security benefits subject to federal income tax?This will depend on your total income, because the more you make, the more taxes you pay on your benefit. If you file as an individual and your combined income – your adjusted gross income plus one-half of your Social Security benefits- is below $25K you…

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Teens Don’t Know Much About Social Security

By Ken Marks | November 21, 2013 | Comments Off on Teens Don’t Know Much About Social Security

The youth of today is very naïve.  Especially when it comes to facts regarding Social Security.  Heck, grown adults don’t even know everything that Social Security entails… A poll conducted by CNN and ORC International involving 1,010 people… teens to seniors over the age of 65 proved that folks just don’t understand the importance of…

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