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Social Security Increase for 2023

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Thursday, October 13, 2022, that it will be increasing Social Security (SS) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits by 8.7 percent in 2023. This is the highest increase in 41 years. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin for more than 65 million SS beneficiaries in January 2023 and for more than 7 million SSI beneficiaries, on December 30, 2022. Some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits.

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Medicare Annual Enrollment – Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2022

Medicare is health insurance for individuals who are 65 and older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or those who have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The Medicare annual open enrollment period for the 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans begins Oct. 15, 2022 and runs through December 7, 2022. You can change your Medicare Advantage and Part D plans without special enrollment requirements. The 2023 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles will be available in the latter part of the Annual Enrollment period at cms.gov. If you are applying for Medicare for the first time:

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BFG in the News: James answers a reader’s question about re-entering the market

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “We sold our stocks. What should we do with the money?”, originally published on September 7, 2022. Without knowing your full financial situation, we recommend answering the following questions to help you make an informed decision.

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BFG In the News: Nick answers a reader’s question about how CSRS benefits may affect Social Security

Nicholas Scheibner, CFP®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Will survivor benefits from federal pension lower my Social Security”, originally published on March 4, 2022. The Civil Service Retirement System is a contributory retirement income plan for certain Federal Employees. Typically...

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BFG In the News: Nick answers a reader’s question about working and contributing to retirement plans

Nicholas Scheibner, CFP®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I’m 75 and working. Can I still save in an IRA or 401(k)?”, originally published on July 13, 2021. Under the SECURE Act, you can now continue to make contributions to a 401(k) or IRA if you have earned income, with no age limitations.

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BFG In the News: James answers a reader’s question about distributions from an inherited IRA

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I have an inherited IRA. How soon do I have to take distributions?”, originally published on November 30, 2021. If your inherited IRA falls under the 10-year rule, the IRS has clarified the rule in their publication 590-B...

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