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In defense of Social Security
The newswaves at times seem saturated by pessimistic reports of Social Security’s lack of long-term viability, and survey results appearing in a variety of places support that many younger workers do not expect to benefit from the program in their…
Medicare premium hikes and the “hold harmless” provision–an explanation
As the planning for 2016 unfolds, and as the likelihood of a zero COLA for Social Security recipients sinks in, attention is being focused on what could be a major increase in Medicare premiums for an estimated 15 million seniors.…
Rubio in Myrtle Beach, advocates reasonable changes to Social Security
Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio’s campaign visited Myrtle Beach Friday, discussing many of the main aspects of his political platform. During a breakfast speech, he touched on Social Security, suggesting potential modifications that he characterized as “not outrageous and unreasonable changes.”…
AMAC President Airs Thoughts on Early Retirement Account and More
Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Founder and President Dan Weber appeared today on David Holland’s “Real Money Radio” program, discussing a series of issues currently active on the Association’s agenda. Leading off with an explanation of the Early Retirement…
CBPP provides additional insights on Social Security Trustees’ Report
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) provides an analysis of the 2015 Social Security Trustees’ Report, with comments on key points from the report and thoughts on what direction Congress needs to do to achieve solvency in a…
Dealing with Social Security’s complexities…take time to verify the answers you receive
Liz Reston, Reuters columnist, provides guidance for seniors on the importance of researching and fact-checking the responses they receive to questions about their options on Social Security. The article, titled “Retirees need to fact-check Social Security advice,” provides insights into what…
Potential changes to Affordable Care Act under review…
Congressional leaders are examining a number of options for amendment to the Affordable Care Act, all of which appear to be leading toward a legislative package that may move forward in the coming months. National Journal writer Dylan Scott outlines…
Retiring at 65? There are some things you should think about first…
The age-old custom of retiring at age 65 is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, and for many reasons. Jeff Klauenberg, writing in www.gobankingrates.com, explains eight specific thought-provoking areas that anyone contemplating this major life-step ought to consider…
Some things to keep in perspective about Social Security
In an article titled “Let’s keep the faith in Social Security’s future,” University of Maine’s Lenard Kaye (professor at the School of Social Work and director of the Center on Aging at the University of Maine), provides a recap of Social…
AMAC Announces Publication of Who’s Who in Social Security
“It’s perhaps the most comprehensive and current reference directory of its kind.” WASHINGTON, DC, Aug 21 – “It’s perhaps the most comprehensive and current reference directory on America’s Social Security System ever compiled,” according to Dan Weber, president of the…