Major changes to Social Security: How do they affect you?

Making News…

We  produce regular Q&A columns for Florida Today and MarketWatch, a personal finance website of the Wall Street Journal, as well as pieces for Financial Advisor magazine and Nerd Wallet among others. Here is a sampling from the last three months. Here we discuss major changes to social security.

Make a plan before required minimum distributions kick in

How to avoid penalties on early 401(k) distributions

Which account should you use to pay off a mortgage?

When you can and cannot convert 401(k)s to Roth

Does dollar-cost averaging protect from loss?

A planning opportunity for our fighting men and women

On October 15th, Mike Salmon, Lynne Strynchuk, and Charlie Fitzgerald fielded calls for the Orlando Sentinel’s Ask An Expert hotline – Orlando Sentinel (subscription required to view).

Understanding an IRA “Gotcha” 

In the News…

We also act as a source to many prominent media outlets, speak at and/or attend various conferences, and advocate for the development of financial planning as a profession.

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Mike Salmon CFP®, EA

Mike Salmon helped CNBC  with the question, “Are millennials financially doomed?

Wallet Hub interviewed Dan Moisand about some overlooked issues for retirees.

Dan was asked to be a guest on a Cincinnati radio show after the host read one of his Q&A columns, Is a long-term-care/life-insurance combo better than a straight one? Listen to the interview by clicking play below.

Things We Found of Note

Tom Stiglic, U.S. Navy, Pacific 1942-1945 – (Dan’s Maternal Grandfather)

As we did earlier in the year regarding the 70th anniversary of the end of fighting in Europe, we wanted to share some photos from the Pacific theater.

On the lighter side:

Be careful taking selfies! 

The Federal Reserve Has Some Advice for Your Love Life

10 Things Only Wives With Retired Husbands Would Understand

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