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Lifelong Wage Gaps Shrink Women’s Social Security Checks
(By – Sharon Johnson, WeNews senior correspondent) The future of Social Security is shaping up to be a major contention in the 2016 presidential campaign and women, who depend more heavily on the system, have much at stake. “Social Security is often…
How to Know When Retirement is Right for You and Your Family
(Source – www.foxbusiness.com) It’s unfortunate, but true: Baby Boomers are feeling the economic pressure to work much later in life than in any previous generation. In a 2012 survey conducted by Wells Fargo, 1,000 individuals making less than $100,000 a year…
The Retirement Crisis: Statistics Everyone Should See
(By – Eric McWhinnie) The retirement crisis in America does not discriminate against consumers based on age; it’s an equal opportunity punisher seeking out anyone not properly handling their personal finances. We may hear one generation is more doomed than the…
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…