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US needs to plan the future of Social Security
President Barack Obama released his 2015 budget earlier this year, and that means it is time to begin sparring over spending cuts and taxes. We have written about these debates before but now want to focus on a specific issue…
Millions Are Already Doing It…Are You?
Whether retirement seems like it’s just around the corner or years away, it’s good to know that Social Security is working for you now—even if you’re not receiving benefits yet. How? By providing you with the information you need to…
Who Claims Social Security At Age 62?
Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is a financial question fraught with intricacies and pitfalls. A new Government Accountability Office report highlighting the factors that lead many Americans to claim Social Security early at age 62—and to forego…
Avoiding the Wrong Lessons From the VA and HealthCare.gov Problems
Problems with the launch of HealthCare.gov and with veterans hospitals allegedly concealing long waits for care feed a narrative that government doesn’t work. But many government programs, including Medicare and Social Security, work well. And there are as many examples…
From big screen to the computer screen
It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for popcorn, snacks, and blockbuster movies on the silver screen. Have you noticed that many of the heroes seem to be of a certain age? In fact, some of them are old enough…
Life After War
A Marine from 2000-2006, Wilson served in Bosnia, East Africa, and Iraq. He moved to Washington, D.C., in 2006. And although he was thankful to come out of the experience with “all his fingers and toes,” the transition was tough.…
Social Security unveils new disability process for vets
On Memorial Day we paid tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.We also shared some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new expedited disability process.The Social Security Administration…
Senators Debate Social Security Fixes
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee’s subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family held a hearing at which the political differences, and the possible solutions, around Social Security were highlighted. Four experts testified, and three senators made statements, at the…
Yes, Some People Will Have to Pay Back Their Obamacare Subsidies
Obamacare offers subsidies to help pay for health insurance – if you are buying insurance through the federal exchange and your income qualifies. But now the word is out that at least 1 million people are probably getting the wrong…
Trainers society to help people with disabilities
On Monday afternoon, Kathleen Martinez, the assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy, and the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) signed an alliance agreement to promote disability employment and total inclusion for people with disabilities in the workforce.…