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Here’s How Important Social Security is to the Average American … and You!
(By – Brian Stoffel) This weekend, I hit the limit for idiotic journalism when it comes to writing about retirement in America. One article, purporting to warn about the seven myths that can ruin your retirement, stated that, “Social Security isn’t going…
Social Security Administration – Honoring Those Who Served
(Source – www.njcfe.org) On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We take a moment to solemnly reaffirm from year to year the national acts of service and…
Study: 41 percent expect no Social Security benefits
(Source – www.msn.com) Americans have major doubts about the financial health of Social Security. A new survey by Pew Research Center finds that 41 percent of Americans think there will be no Social Security benefits for them when they retire…
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…