By John F. Davenport, Esq. | Davenport & Associates, Norwalk, CT | April 23, 2026 Social Security is not just an individual benefit. For married couples, divorced spouses, and surviving spouses, there is a second layer of income that most people either do not know about or do not fully understand: spousal benefits. A Social… View Article
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The New $6,000 Senior Tax Deduction: What Every Retiree Needs to Know
By John F. Davenport, Esq. | Davenport & Associates, Norwalk, CT | April 16, 2026 If you are 65 or older, there is a new senior tax deduction that could save you hundreds of dollars on your federal return, and most retirees do not know it exists yet. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed… View Article
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Americans Think They Need $1.46 Million to Retire. Here Is What You Actually Need.
By John F. Davenport, Esq. | Davenport & Associates, Norwalk, CT | April 9th, 2026 Northwestern Mutual just released their 2026 Planning & Progress Study, and the headline number is getting a lot of attention: Americans now believe they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. That is up more than 15 percent from last year… View Article
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Inherited IRA 10-Year Rule in 2026: What Every Beneficiary Must Do to Avoid the 25% Penalty
If you inherited an IRA from a parent, spouse, or loved one after January 1, 2020, the rules changed significantly, and many beneficiaries have no idea. The IRS finalized regulations in 2024 that clarified a critical point: if the original IRA owner had already begun taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) before they died, you as… View Article
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Medicare Costs Just Jumped 10% in 2026: What Every Retiree Needs to Know Before March 31
If you are on Medicare, or approaching eligibility, 2026 brought a cost increase you cannot afford to ignore. The standard Medicare Part B premium jumped from $185 to $202.90 per month in 2026. That is a nearly 10% increase in a single year, and the first time the Part B premium has ever exceeded $200…. View Article
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire in 2026? Pros, Cons & When It Makes Sense
One of the biggest questions people approaching retirement ask is: “Should I pay off my mortgage before I retire?” With interest rates still elevated in 2026 and many homeowners carrying 3–7% mortgages, the decision isn’t as simple as “debt = bad.” It depends on your cash flow, tax situation, investment returns, and what you want… View Article
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