Your Safe Money Show content for June 29th

 Coming up on this Saturday's (June 29th) Your Safe Money Show. Todd will help us understand what the Social Security Administration is. He has insight you might not know. It’s a mission for Todd to keep you up to date on scams that target seniors specifically and how to avoid them. And he’ll share the most enjoyable jobs for older workers. Listen at 8 a.m. at Nice 95.5FM KBEK. They stream live at kbek.com. Hear recent shows at yoursafemoneyshow.com.

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Your Safe money Show highlights for June 22nd

 Coming up on this Saturday's (June 22nd) Your Safe Money Show Todd will start with 5 myths about women and money that need to be debunked. Next, he’ll talk about how to make your home EV ready. And he’ll have sound financial strategies for single adults. Listen at 8 a.m. at Nice 95.5FM KBEK. They stream live at kbek.com. Hear recent shows at yoursafemoneyshow.com.

Closed June 19th

 Sjoberg & Holmstrom Financial Services and Your Safe Money Show will be closed on Wednesday June 19th for Juneteenth. We will monitor messages left at 320-679-5183.

New HSA limits

 I have some news about Health Saving Account limits for 2025. The IRS has unveiled the 2025 contribution limits for health savings accounts. The new HSA contribution limit for 2025 will be $4,300 for self-only health coverage, up from $4,150 in 2024, based on inflation adjustments. The contribution limit will also increase for savers with family coverage. In 2025, those with family plans can deposit up to $8,550 into HSAs, which is up from $8,300 in 2024. The IRS will release the 2025 catch-up contribution for savers age 55 and older later this year. It currently stands at $1,000 for 2024, unchanged from 2023.

You must have an eligible high-deductible health insurance plan to make HSA contributions. The IRS defines “high-deductible” as at least $1,650 for self-only plans or $3,300 for family coverage for 2025. HSAs offer three tax benefits. And a Health Savings Account (HSA) can be used as a retirement plan in a few ways: Save and invest: HSA funds can be saved and potentially invested tax-free, similar to an IRA or 401(k). If you invest the funds and wait to use them in retirement, you can consider them a retirement HSA. Pay for medical expenses: HSA funds can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses at any time, tax-free, including when you retire. This includes dental costs and Medicare premiums. Withdraw funds: Once you reach age 65, you can withdraw HSA funds for any reason, but you'll pay ordinary income taxes on withdrawals not used for qualified medical expenses. Also once you turn 65 you can not contribute to that HSA. Keep access: You can keep access to your HSA account even if you change jobs, so your savings can grow over time. Pass on to heirs: After the account holder's death, HSA funds can be passed on to beneficiaries. Any questions go to yoursafemoneyshow.com.

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Topics for this week's show 6-15-24

 Coming up on the Saturday (June 15th) Your Safe Money Show. Todd will look at what a cohabitation agreement is and who they are for. He’ll discuss current findings on how much it costs to raise a child. And what things can be kept in a home safe. Listen at 8 a.m. at Nice 95.5FM KBEK. They stream live at kbek.com. Hear recent shows by going to yoursafemoneyshow.com.

Retirees un- retiring

 I have a report today that found 30% of retirees say they are considering working a temporary job (between one and three shifts per week). Many of these people are worried about outliving their retirement savings. Increased cost of living is the driving force behind why the aging population is considering un-retirement. Noting that 71.6% of retirees cite inflation as the reason that going back to work is on their mind. Even though inflation has cooled to an annual rate of 3.4%, down from the peak above 9% in June 2022, just about everything costs more than it did in 2021 when prices started going up. The jump in the cost of living has been large enough that many older Americans who thought they were financially prepared for retirement are now reassessing if that’s actually the case. While Social Security benefits are annually adjusted for changes in the cost of living, retirees also rely on other income in retirement like 401(k) withdrawals or fixed-income savings and they can be negatively affected by inflation, meaning the money doesn’t go as far as anticipated. A report from an economist says that more than 20% of retirees and near-retirees increased their retirement account withdrawals between 2021 and 2023 because of inflation. The average increase in withdrawals was $3,620 over those two years. If you have concerns go to yoursafemoneyshow.com for contact information.

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Your Safe Money Show highlights for June 8th

 Here's what we're planning for this Saturday's (June 8th) Your Safe Money Show. show Todd will have strategies to maximize your 401(k) balance. There are times when you are better off paying with cash than a credit card, he’ll have details. And If you don’t have children to rely on, Todd will have things solo agers need to do now. Listen at 8 a.m. at Nice 95.5FM KBEK. They stream live at kbek.com. Hear recent shows at yoursafemoneyshow.com.

Medicare 101 booklet

 If you're turning 65 this year grab your complimentary copy of Medicare 101. Stop at the office at 139 Union Street in Mora, call 320-679-5183 or go to yoursafemoneyshow.com.

Prediction of 2025 COLA

 I have an update from earlier this month from the nonprofit Senior Citizens League. They published their report on its estimate for the upcoming Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment, or COLA. Based on the latest inflation numbers, it now predicts that the 2025 COLA could come in at 2.6%. The COLA is calculated by the Social Security Administration each year using inflation data. The goal is to make sure that inflation doesn't completely erode the purchasing power of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits, which reach about 67 million Americans every month. It's important to keep in mind that these are just predictions. The official COLA won’t be locked in until October, and lots can change between now and then. The Senior Citizens League notes that while inflation is moderating prices themselves haven’t necessarily come down. COLA is a way to defend retirees from inflation, but it only increases purchasing power when it keeps up with the price of goods they need to buy. And we all know that’s been tough with some prices going up more than inflation. Go to yoursafemoneyshow.com for more information.

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