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Proposed law focuses on the repeal and replacement of Obamacare, says AMAC
(Source – Association of Mature American Citizens) It’s a ‘bold move that merits broad-based support’ The “repeal and replace” movement in Congress got a shot in the arm from Congressman Dr. Tom Price, chairman of the House Budget Committee, who…
How to Plan for Semi-Retirement
(Source – U.S. News & World report) Tell your friends or family that you’re semi-retired, and you may receive a look of pity or envy. After all, semi-retirement can describe a period of your life in which you’re retired but…
Early Retirement Withdrawals Could Fuel Risky Behavior, New Paper Says
(Source – The Wall Street Journal) The U.S. makes it easy to withdraw money from a defined-contribution retirement account. That gives workers plenty of leeway in managing their savings, but also risks undermining Americans’ retirement security, according to a new paper…
Seize the Moment, Strengthen Social Security
(Dan Weber, AMAC via townhall.com) “Coincidence of interest” is a marvelous thing. Two people or two groups that may never agree, suddenly find themselves at an intersection, and concur that the way ahead lies in the same direction. That is what…
Maximizing Social Security: A case study
(Source – Peter B. Smith, The Capital Gazette) Many Americans are becoming more interested in optimizing Social Security benefits, as retirees are trying to maximize income in retirement. There are many factors to consider as you evaluate different Social Security…
YOUR MONEY: Tips for Couples on Managing Social Security Benefits
(Source – www.gloucestercitynews.net) Approximately 59 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration. Were you aware that there are many options for married couples on deciding how and when to take their payments? The New Jersey Society…
Senate Finance Committee, Conway, Address Medicare Spending
(Source – revcycleintelligence.com) Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions will hopefully receive greater assistance due to a new legislative proposal from the Senate Finance Committee. The committee will soon acquire stakeholder input regarding a bipartisan legislation process which will evolve over the course of the…
Save Social Security now, before it’s too late
(Source – Jason Russell, Washington Examiner) Procrastination is one of Congress’ finely-tuned skills, as made clear by the unnecessary drama that has erupted when deadlines for the fiscal cliff, government operations and transportation funding have arrived over the past few years.…
Are middle-class Americans significantly better off today than in 1980?
(Source – American Enterprise Institute) Listening to way some pessimists talk about the US economy, one would be forgiven for thinking Americans are no better off today than back in 1980. The issue of rising living standards is the subject…
Getting the message: Social Security claimants are waiting past 62
Advisers rejoice: Retirees are finally getting the message about the benefits of waiting to claim Social Security. A recent report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College shows that a declining number of people are taking Social Security retirement…