The Weekly Wealth of Knowledge is your download of this week's most important topics related to financial planning, the markets, and our community. September is "back to school" month at MONECO Advisors, where we will be providing you a host of content on everything from financing school supplies, helpful checklists to keep your kids safe this year, saving for college and much, much more!
In this issue:
• 2023 COLA Estimates For Social Security (3 min read)
• Consumers & Businesses Still Strong (2 min read)
• Campus Safety Tips & Tools (3 min read)
BONUS: Upcoming Medicare Webinar - Register Today!
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2023 COLA Estimates For Social Security
Each year in October, the Social Security Administration announces what the estimated increase will be for the cost of living adjustments (COLA), that will impact social security benefits. Here are 3 things that retirees need to know about the potential boost for 2023. As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out.
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Consumers & Businesses Still Strong
Despite the market disruptions we have all felt during the first two quarters of 2022, a recent poll of the nation's top bankers concluded that the consumer and general health of businesses are still strong. In fact, consumers at one bank spent 10% more in August as compared to a year earlier.
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Campus Safety Tips & Tools
Keeping with the theme of "back to school" month at MONECO, this week we have a look at a checklist that you can share with your college age children to help keep them safe, as the academic year begins. Above all, the message is clear, be aware and don't be afraid to engage your kids on some of the threats that exist across college campuses today.
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Making Medicare Work For You - Webinar
Come listen & learn as we partner with Black Rock on September 28th at 6:00pm, to sort through the alphabet soup known as Medicare. If you are currently enrolled in the program or will be soon, you will not want to miss this dynamic and informative presentation. We will be discussing the various costs for each part of the program (Part A, B, C & D), what is covered, what is not and what you may be missing. You will not want to miss this one! Don't forget to bring your questions.
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