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Social Security: A Statement of the (Not So) Obvious
It’s a benefit you’ve been purchasing your entire working life, but like legions of other Americans, you may not be aware of exactly what you’ve bought and, more importantly, the options and strategies you have for redeeming it. To be…
Want to end poverty?
The 50th anniversary of the “War on Poverty” has raised attention to the need to again address poverty as a public issue — of concern to the country’s future.Measured in terms of senior poverty, the War on Poverty produced results.…
Five strategies to get the most Social Security
President Barack Obama wants to eliminate, as part of his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget, aggressive Social Security claiming strategies “which allow upper-income beneficiaries to manipulate the timing of collection of Social Security benefits to maximize delayed retirement credits.” Now, that…
Unemployment Extension Vote Will Be A Nail-Biter
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will have no margin for error when he brings a new bill reauthorizing unemployment benefits to the Senate floor for a vote this month. Five Republican senators have signed on to the measure, which would…
Sebelius admits Obamacare will raise health insurance premiums in 2015
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told House Ways and Means Committee members on Wednesday that she expects health insurance rates to increase as the Affordable Care Act takes full effect. ‘I think premiums are likely to go up,’ she…
Obama’s Budget Targets Social Security Benefits
Buried in President Obama’s massive 2015 proposed budget is a major change to Social Security regulations. If enacted, it would eliminate popular Social Security claiming strategies that significantly increase the size of people’s benefits.The administration does not mention the strategies by…
Retirement Living: Biggest retirement regrets
There are few things in life that let you do a do-over. Retirement is not one of them. So, if retirees had an opportunity to do something differently to prepare for their golden years, which mistakes would they correct? Financial advisers, asked…
New ‘Handicapped’ Symbol Featured At Museum Of Modern Art
An updated version of the familiar blue and white icon that’s long symbolized accessibility in parking lots and restrooms alike is now taking its place in the art world. The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is displaying a…
Findings could strengthen nursing home inspections
Federal efforts to strengthen inspections of the nation’s nursing homes are gaining momentum after a government probe uncovered instances of substandard care. The report by the Health and Human Services inspector general found that an estimated one-third of residents suffered harm…
Expanding Retirement Security for All Workers: A Simple 3-Step Plan
How many of us want to retire with $3,000 in savings? That’s the median level of retirement savings held by American households. Not $3,000 a month. Not even $3,000 a year. $3,000 total. Yes, this is a crisis. Social Security will help millions…