Oct
289 Of The Biggest Retirement Savings Mistakes
In today's retirement scenario, most 65-year-old retirees can expect to spend roughly 20 years in retirement once they stop working. Of these retirees, the Social Security Administration estimates that a quarter will reach age 90, and only a small fraction of those (10 percent) will make it past the age of 95. So what do those numbers mean? They mean…
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14J. Price McNamara Discusses Retirement Goals
In order to figure out exactly what you need to retire in comfort, it’s important to consider what kind of lifestyle you would like to live when you retire. Is travel important to you? Do you want to eat out regularly? How about entertainment? And do you want to move closer to family? If you answered yes, these questions can…
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23J. Price McNamara Talks About Retirement Plans And Lawsuits
When planning for retirement there are many things to consider. However, one of the things that potential retirees usually do not consider is whether their individual retirement accounts are safe from lawsuits. And while federal government rules provide special protection for company-sponsored 401(k) plans, each state has its own individual rules for IRA accounts. Here is a little background on…
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16ERISA and Disability Benefits for Mental Disorders
Last week, we discussed the sad realities of student loans, and how millennials will need to take extra measures to save up for retirement. Today, J. Price McNamara is blogging from his Houston, TX firm to discuss how ERISA affects your claim if you’ve lost your job because of a mental illness. You’re probably already aware that you can collect…
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30Student Loans Are Seeing A Radical New Payback Method
In a society where earning a college degree is becoming absolutely crucial to attaining a decent salary, enrollment in colleges has increased steadily in the last decade. But skyrocketing tuition costs and growing reliance on student loans have also given students plenty of reasons to pause. Moreover, the labor market clearly hasn’t adjusted its pay scale to the increasing demand…
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15Ruling On Gay Marriage Leaves Many Spousal Benefits Up In The Air
The Supreme Court may have legalized gay marriage nationwide, but one of the unfortunate side effects was increasing confusion about the status of corporate benefits for same-sex spouses. Here in the United States, large and mid-sized employers are usually self-insured, which means their benefits are governed by laws designed to prevent discrimination based on an employee’s sexual orientation. However, the…
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158 Tips To Help Prepare For Retirement
As baby boomers near retirement and the rest of the population steadily marches toward the anticipated end of their careers, more and more workers are starting to ponder on what they can do to improve their chances of a comfortable retirement. However, fewer than half of Americans have calculated how much they need to save for retirement and even fewer…
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24Six Important Facts About ERISA And Your Retirement
Many employees know about or have experienced aspects of ERISA law. But many more have no idea what it is and how it affects them. The professionals at J. Price McNamara have a long history of experience with ERISA cases. What this means for clients like you is that you can count on them for all your ERISA legal needs.…
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10Just The Basic Facts About ERISA
Most employees have heard about ERISA, but many may not understand the basic facts that it covers. The legislation itself was dubbed ERISA after the Employee Retirement Income Security Act which came into law in 1974. This particular law was designed to protect retirees, oversee complex retirement and benefit plans, provide an additional umbrella of care for healthcare or long-term…
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27Frequently Asked ERISA Questions Part 2
If you are dealing with an ERISA case, then you personally know how complicated and challenging these cases can be. That is why it is critical to have an experienced and qualified ERISA attorney like J. Price McNamara to assist you in resolving your case. Here is part two of the most frequently asked questions compiled by the attorneys at…
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