Social Security increase

Posted by Courtney October 16, 2008 at 11:07 am

You can expect a fatter Social Security check next year. The cost of living increase will be 5.8% — or $63 on average. That’s the biggest jump in more than 25 years. But with high gas and food prices, don’t expect it to go too far.

‘File and suspend’ to increase Social Security benefits

Posted by Allison Sonfist September 8, 2008 at 9:43 am

Here are some tips to manage your money in a way to potentially increase your monthly Social Security benefits.

Jennifer Lane answers our cost-cutting questions

Posted by admin June 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm

NECN) – After a week of cost-cutting suggestions on “Good Morning Live,” we knew you’d have questions of your own. Financial planner Jennifer Lane asked for your questions — and has some great ideas on credit cards for college students, financial lessons for kids, what to do about that sagging 401(k), and whether long-term care insurance is a good investment.

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