How
to Take Care of Your Money So Your Money Takes Care of You
In Your 60's & 70's
Step1
- The road to financial freedom is to
have great health so that you are in good shape
to learn.
Step
2 - An open mindset to start learning
and practicing what you have learned.
Step
3 - Investing your time in your
financial & health education so that you
are in control of your life to create wealth to
enjoy a better life.
Step
4 - Enjoy the wealth that you have
created because you have been taking care of
your health.
In your 60s and 70s…
Consider opting for early Social Security
benefits.…
But only if your payout won't be taxed (if you're
making less than $12,000 in 2005). If you earn more,
those early benefits will be reduced by $1 for every
$2 you make above that $12,000 threshold. Taking a
reduced amount before you're 65—you're eligible at
62—makes more sense than waiting three years for the
full benefits.
Begin your traditional IRA and 401(k)
withdrawals when you turn 70
You'll face a stiff penalty if you don't start taking
out money at this time. Contact the brokerage, fund
company, or bank where you've invested for assistance
on how to calculate and collect your withdrawal
amount.
By Suze Orman
2006 (c) creditplushealth.com
Credit Plus Health By Sean Toh All rights reserved.