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When should I start receiving my Social Security benefits?

By Texas Financial | July 21, 2018 |

The amount you can expect to receive from Social Security varies quite a bit. As we at Texas Financial & Retirement like to point out, Social Security should only account…

Everyone is working longer before retirement – particularly women

By Texas Financial | July 20, 2018 |

Men and women are different, in case you weren’t aware. And not just physically – the differences extend into many aspects of life, including retirement. Our gender affects the predicted…

Can I live on my Social Security when I retire?

By Texas Financial | July 19, 2018 |

No, you probably cannot. Social Security is not designed to replace your full working wages. It’s intended to cover only approximately 40 percent of the income you earned while working.…

What Happens To My 401(k) Or 403(b) When My Employer Changes?

By Texas Financial | June 18, 2018 |

When you leave an employer, or your employer is bought or merges with another company – or goes out of business, you typically need to decide what to do with…

How To Choose A Financial Advisor

By Texas Financial | June 15, 2018 |

Effective financial planning is a lifetime effort. Financial advisors work with families to get a grasp on their finances and manage them across all phases of earning and into retirement.…

Are you overdue for a Financial Stress Test?

By Texas Financial | May 29, 2018 |

Speaking of a physical stress test, the Mayo Clinic says “A stress test, also called an exercise stress test, shows how your heart works during physical activity. Because exercise makes…

Do you need more certainty in retirement?

By Texas Financial | May 22, 2018 |

When we’re in the workforce during our accumulation years, the last thing we want to see with our finances is too much stability. We want growth, and lots of it!…

How much do I need to save for retirement?

By Texas Financial | May 9, 2018 |

How much is “enough” for retirement is a very personal question – it varies greatly from one person or family to another. Here are just a few of the things…

How soon do I need to start saving for retirement?

By Texas Financial | April 30, 2018 |

Retirement today is very different than it was half a century ago. In the past, many received pensions from their lifelong employers after they retired. Combining that pension with Social…

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