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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 2006

Page

7

Preparing for Health Care Costs in Retirement

Health care costs can erode retirement savings as employer coverage shrinks and Medicare gaps appear. Experts urge early planning, higher savings, and delaying retirement to preserve benefits, with estimates showing a 65 year old couple needing around 200000 for medical costs, not counting long-term care, prescriptions, or dental.

Southlake Texas Bryan Clintsman Chntsman Jere Francis Bedford Fidelity Investments Francis Employee Benefit Research Institute Washington, D.C Clintsman Chintsman Marianne Fazen Dallas-Fort Worth On Health Kaiser Family Foundation Health Research and Educational Trust Watson Wyatt Fazen Dion Witscgggumva Avillo Avup LuLu

Windfall Elimination Provision does not fully cut Social Security benefits

The WEP lowers but does not eliminate benefits. In 2026 the maximum WEP reduction is $328 per month, with an average reduction around $198. The reader should consult the Social Security site for details at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10045.html.

Social Security Socialsecurity. Gov Social Security Administration

Roth IRA loophole opens way to tax free conversions

New rules let any taxpayer convert a traditional IRA to a Roth starting 2010. High earners can max nondeductible traditional IRA contributions now and potentially convert later, paying taxes on earnings. Experts urge caution on tax impact and future legislative risk, noting advisers spotted the hole quickly.

New York Congress John W. Roth CCH Roth Warren Bergstein Adelman, Katz & Mond

Rebuilding Reputation After Defamatory Job Rumors

After leaving a dubious clinic and relocating, you can restore standing by securing a local job and obtaining letters from colleagues attesting to your work. If rumors qualify as defamation, consult an attorney to pursue legal options.

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