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Navigating the waters of Social Security can be confusing, but I've got some insights that retired couples should be aware of. It's fantastic to know we can support each other even in retirement! Here are 4 key points every retired couple should understand about spousal benefits: ✅No Need to Wait on Each Other! Usually, you'd think both partners must be receiving retirement benefits to enjoy the perks. If you're divorced, you can collect benefits based on your ex-partner's work record, even if they aren't retired yet. ✅Ex-Partners & New Flames Don't Mix - No Worries! Your ex tying the knot again can bring mixed emotions, but here's a spark of good news: It doesn't affect your Social Security benefits. If you're divorced, and meet the conditions, you can still get Social Security benefits based on their work record. ✅Timing is Money! Patience can be rewarding. Claim your spousal benefit at full retirement age, and you get half of your partner...

ROTH IRA FOR KIDS Small business owners may find it challenging to find ways to provide additional benefits to their children who work for the company. One often overlooked choice is including a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) as part of their compensation, a strategy that offers the potential to benefit both the children and the business. Small businesses play a significant role in labor markets. They employ 61.7 million Americans, 46.4 percent of all private-sector employees. Over the period from 1995 to the present, small businesses have been responsible for generating 17.3 million net new jobs, which accounts for an impressive 62.7 percent of all jobs created since 1995. 1 The Basics of a Roth IRA A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged investment account that allows individuals to contribute after-tax income. Unlike in traditional IRAs, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible, as their advantage lies in the tax-free growth potential and tax-free withdrawals in retiremen...