Lorie Konish

1 week ago | telemundo51.com | Lorie Konish

Apenas unas semanas después de anunciar una tasa de retención del 100% sobre los nuevos pagos excesivos de beneficios, la Administración del Seguro Social ha reducido la tasa al 50% para ciertos beneficiarios. Sin embargo, esa recuperación de los cheques mensuales de beneficios aún puede causar una carga financiera para las personas afectadas, dicen los expertos. Noticias de Florida 24/7 en Telemundo 51.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Lorie Konish

Millions of older workers lost their jobs during the Covid-19 recession. Between March and April 2020, 5.7 million workers ages 55 and up lost their jobs, according to the Economic Policy Institute's analysis of federal data. Now, five years since the onset of the pandemic, some older workers may be benefitting from policies that help them extend their careers.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Lorie Konish

Concerns about the future of the Social Security Administration may tempt some workers to claim retirement benefits early. Yet experts warn that may not be the best decision. It's no secret that Social Security is running low on funding. Fears that the program might not be able to pay benefits in the future — or that benefits might be cut — have prompted people to take their money earlier, even if it means receiving a smaller monthly payment for the rest of their lives.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Lorie Konish

Many Americans are worried they'll run out of money in retirement. In fact, a new survey from Allianz Life finds that 64% Americans worry more about running out of money than they do about dying. Among the reasons cited for those fears include high inflation, Social Security benefits not providing enough support and high taxes. The fear of running out of money was most prominent for Gen Xers who are approaching retirement.

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Lorie Konish

A traditional portfolio comprised of 60% stocks and 40% bonds almost always outperforms cash in the long run, according to recent JPMorgan Asset Management. That is based on a classic 60/40 portfolio comprised of the S&P 500 index and Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index versus cash based on Treasury bills or a certificate of deposit equivalent, according to Jack Manley, global market strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management.