McAllen is the recipient of another accolade for the benefits it provides its residents; this time, those on a budget. According to GoBankingRates.com, McAllen ranks number one in the south for anyone planning to retire on Social Security alone. The financial website conducted the survey, finding that half of the list includes cities in Texas, with other cities from Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. “This is such good news for many…
A group of retired public school employees, along with two current employees nearing retirement, recently met in McAllen to begin working on a legislative agenda for the 2021 Legislative Session. Their agenda will address the critical needs of Teacher Retirement System of Texas retirees. Addressing health care First on the group’s agenda is health care. In 2017, the Texas legislature raised the health-insurance deductible for TRS retirees under the age…
Plan to make retirement a reality There is little doubt that 2017 will hold surprises. We have a new president. How will the markets respond? How will health care policies change? What will happen with the current tax code? Considering everything that is up in the air, it is more important than ever to partner with a financial professional who can help make your retirement dreams a reality. Here are five…