Medicare Part B premiums are automatically deducted from Social Security, Railroad Retirement Board, and Office of Personnel Management payments. The standard Medicare Part B premium is adjusted based on a taxpayer’s Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). MAGI for Medicare purposes is the taxpayer’s AGI plus any tax-exempt interest. Medicare uses a taxpayer’s MAGI from two
Each year, the Social Security Administration announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The Social Security Administration has announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase for 2024.
As cherished members of our families, pets provide us with unwavering companionship, comfort, and love. When creating an estate plan, it’s important to consider the well-being of your loved ones, including your furry friends. Estate planning for pets ensures that they will continue to receive the care and attention they deserve even after you’re no
Life is full of uncertainties, and the unexpected can happen at any time. While we often plan for the best, it’s equally important to prepare for the worst. One way to protect your financial well-being in the face of unexpected challenges is through disability insurance. Disability insurance comes in two main forms: short-term and long-term
Schultz Financial Group Inc. is committed to the Intellectual Capital of our team members. As such, this spring we attended various conferences and events, and we had several meetings with investment managers. Once an investment is approved, we continue to monitor the investment strategy, the makeup of the team, and perform ongoing due diligence. In
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) provide employees the right to own company stock subject to vesting requirements, such as employee performance or the passage of time. The underlying company stock is not issued until the RSUs vest. When an employee receives Restricted Stock Units, they have an interest in the company’s equity, but the units have
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A simple mindset shift can take you from "there's never enough time in the day" to calm, collected productivity.
Saying 'Please' and 'Thank You' to ChatGPT Costs OpenAI 'Tens of Millions of Dollars'
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When it comes to AI, apparently it's more environmentally friendly (and cost-efficient) to skip the niceties.
Nine Ways to Protect Yourself From ‘Impostor’ Voice Scams
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A secret word, a silent text message and some deep breathing can shield you from scam callers.
The Five Things You Shouldn’t Tell ChatGPT
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The more you share with an AI chatbot, the more helpful they can be. But you may want to consider what information you share with these human-sounding tools, including your Social Security number or y...
How to Avoid the Copycat Hotel Websites That Are Ripping You Off
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Some lesser-known hotel-booking websites charge hefty fees you won’t pay on the hotel’s site or major online travel agencies.