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A Case Study: The Perils of Claiming Social Security Early
In this response to a submitted Q&A item, Robert Powell (editor of Retirement Weekly and a USA Today contributor) provides a case study explaining the implications of an early Social Security claim coupled with the impact of the Government Pension Offset…
Working longer may not be the answer…
Researchers have developed a methodology for assessing the risk of extending one’s working years as a part of financial planning for retirement. Called the “susceptibility index,” it’s a measurement of how well the skills needed to remain viable in a…
University of Michigan study dispels ACA notion of increased retirements
A conference paper presented recently by Helen Levy, Research Associate Professor at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, Ford School and School of Public Health, provided a synopsis of retirement statistics that differs from the Affordable Care Act’s assumption that…
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…