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Planning for Retirement as an Owner-Operator Truck Driver

Planning for Retirement as an Owner-Operator Truck Driver

Planning for Retirement as an Owner-Operator Truck Driver

If you maintain your current spending and savings habits, will you have enough money to retire comfortably? As your trucking business...

Sep 15, 202310 min read

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Can Truck Drivers Claim Social Security Benefits While Working?

Can Truck Drivers Claim Social Security Benefits While Working?

Can Truck Drivers Claim Social Security Benefits While Working?

As an owner-operator truck driver, you may be approaching retirement age and wondering if you can collect Social Security benefits (SSB)...

May 25, 20233 min read

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Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?

Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?

Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?

The trucking industry has about 80,000 fewer available drivers today compared to a year ago. Currently, the OTR truckload driver count is...

Dec 18, 20206 min read

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Time For New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Time For New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Time For New Year’s Financial Resolutions

We’ve reached the end of another year – which means it’s time to think about your New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to eat...

Jan 17, 20202 min read

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Saving For Retirement Using the Saver’s Tax Credit

Saving For Retirement Using the Saver’s Tax Credit

Saving For Retirement Using the Saver’s Tax Credit

The Saver's credit can be claimed for your contributions to a 401k, 403(b), 457 plan, a Simple IRA or a SEP IRA. You can't claim your...

Nov 19, 20181 min read

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Make Sure You Choose the Right Financial Professional

Make Sure You Choose the Right Financial Professional

Make Sure You Choose the Right Financial Professional

What kind of lifestyle do you hope to have in retirement? Do you have a strategy to get there? If you don't have confidence in your plan,...

Mar 11, 20183 min read

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2018 IRA Contribution Limits

2018 IRA Contribution Limits

2018 IRA Contribution Limits

There are a lot of benefits to becoming an owner-operator. You have the freedom to be your own boss, you can spend time at home on your...

Jan 1, 20182 min read

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How Aggressive Should I be with my Retirement Planning?

How Aggressive Should I be with my Retirement Planning?

How Aggressive Should I be with my Retirement Planning?

If you ever hope to retire and live off your savings, you need to be sure that you will have enough money to do so, and that your funds...

May 1, 20173 min read

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Plan for Health Care Costs During Retirement

Plan for Health Care Costs During Retirement

Plan for Health Care Costs During Retirement

When you retire, some of your expenses may go down – but health care is not likely to be one of them. In fact, your health care costs...

Mar 1, 20173 min read

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Saving For the Future While Reducing Taxes Now

Saving For the Future While Reducing Taxes Now

Saving For the Future While Reducing Taxes Now

Contributing to a qualified retirement account is the one way to save on taxes with double benefits. This tax savings method reduces your...

Feb 1, 20143 min read

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