Blog Articles and Resources

Vicknair Law Firm

What Is the Social Security Increase for 2022?

What Is the Social Security Increase for 2022?

A large 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment is coming to Social Security beneficiaries in 2022. That means the average monthly retirement benefit will go up by $92 per month. Exactly how much more money you will see may depend on the amount of Medicare Part B premiums.

Read More
How Does Cryptocurrency Work in an Estate Plan?

How Does Cryptocurrency Work in an Estate Plan?

Crypto assets can be lost forever without proper storage and estate planning. When it comes to cryptocurrency, safe and secure transfer is paramount, meaning basic estate planning documents, like a will, often won’t be enough.

Read More
Is a Rollover IRA a Good Idea?

Is a Rollover IRA a Good Idea?

With Covid-triggered changes in the economy and more people taking early retirement or changing jobs, there has been a surge in rollovers from 401(k)s to individual retirement accounts.

Read More
Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security

Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security

Social Security benefits serve an essential role in most Americans’ retirement plans. Yet many people — even soon-to-be retirees — know little about how the program works or how to get the most from the benefits they’ve earned.

Read More
Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security

What Happens If You Don’t Name Beneficiaries?

If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: ‘Am I contributing enough?’ ‘Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?

Read More

Success Stories