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Social Security cuts still loom
Budget negotiations now underway in Congress apparently don’t include any changes to the federal program some say is the most important to Florida, Social Security, but a change in the way benefits are calculated — one that could cost the…
Conduct Social Security business online when it’s cold outside
Old Man Winter arrives this month. For much of the United States, that can mean the possibility of temperatures below freezing and winter storms. So isn’t it nice to know that in the 21st century you can take care of…
Doyle Supports Bill To Strengthen Social Security
About one in five senior citizens in the U.S. relies on Social Security as the sole source of income and proposed funding cuts could put them in danger. Congressman Mike Doyle (D-PA-14) announced today his support of the Strengthening Social Security…
Bored With Retirement? Then Un-Retire And Go Back To Work
When our aging parents retired from work, it was usually by or before age 65 and they were absolutely done with working. But our generation of 50 and 60 somethings is different. Boomers of many occupations and professions may decide to…
Avoid Winter’s Perils with Social Security Online
Old Man Winter arrives this month. For much of the United States, that can mean the possibility of temperatures below freezing and winter storms. So isn’t it nice to know that in the 21st century you can take care of most…
You’re the boss when it comes to retirement savings
Michael Preston, who is retired, is saving for retirement. The 69-year-old was a professor of English at the University of Colorado at Boulder until the end of last year. His wife, Cathy, 61, plans to retire from her job as…
Medicare Seeks To Curb Spending On Post-Hospital Care
After years of trying to clamp down on hospital spending, the federal government wants to get control over what Medicare spends on nursing homes, home health services and other medical care typically provided to patients after they have left the…
Social Security: Special day focuses on helping people
The United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually held on Dec. 3, focusing on issues that affect people with disabilities worldwide. This year marks the 21st observance and provides an opportunity to re-commit to helping persons with…
80 is the new 60 for retirement
Retirement for those in their 60s is out of the question for many baby boomers. Some boomers failed to plan. Others lost their nest eggs leading up to the Great Recession crash. Others had hoped their retirement pensions would suffice,…
Full Retirement ‘Fading’ Amid Partial Retirement Trend
Americans aren’t retiring the way they used to. Instead of making an abrupt and complete exit from the workforce, many people are choosing to partially retire. “Partial retirement” is a trend where people take jobs that provide less than half the…