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The Windfall Elimination Provision – Be Prepared!
Understanding the impact of Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision, enacted in 1983 and affecting an estimated 1.6 million retirees, is a significant point in arranging retirement finances. An article posted on www.journalgazette.net by Frank Gray provides background on this matter and it’s…
Kasich on Social Security Means-testing
Darrel Rowland of The Columbus Dispatch takes a look at Republican presidential candidate John Kasich’s thoughts on the Social Security solvency issue and, specifically, on means-testing of future benefits as a solution. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above…
The “Promise” of Social Security
In an article posted by Forbes Contributor Neale Godfrey, the outlook for future generations’ expectations of Social Security benefits are discussed, including an individual case analysis of the author’s personal situation. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above…
A Q&A Session on Taxes
Reporting on a volunteer panel held last week on taxation issues, Mary Carr Mayle of Savannah Morning News provides a recap of frequently-asked questions, many of which deal with seniors’ concerns. Check out the article here… Notice: The link provided…
Economic Policy Institute Study Highlights Today’s Retirement Picture
A report issued earlier this month by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights several key issues facing Americans in retirement. Journalist Carolyn M. Brown, in an article posted on www.blackenterprise.com, discusses one of the main problem areas…the plight of women in their…
The problem shown in pictures
Social Security and Medicare are on an unsustainable path…nobody seems to disagree about that. Sean Williams, in a post on www.mysanantonio.com, gives us a pictorial representation of the problem in using three basic charts. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided…
How the Presidential Candidates Would Fix Social Security
One of the hottest issues during these presidential primaries is the future of Social Security. Nearly one-third of Americans primary source of income during retirement is Social Security; which by 2034, will not be able to meet all of its…
An example of using a “file-and-suspend” strategy
The window for useing this filing strategy to maximize benefits is closing soon, but here’s one example of how it works. Read the usatoday.com article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the…
Marketplace Survey Focuses on Fixed-Income Concerns
A recent Marketplace-Edison Research Poll examines some of their concerns expressed by seniors living on fixed incomes. It’s an emotional landscape, but it’s also real for many seniors. Check the article out here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the…
Nobody is Saving for Retirement
A new survey released by GOBankingRates shows that there is a terrifying trend among all generations that the vast majority of people are not adequately saving towards retirement. Over half of those surveyed have less than $10,000 in retirement savings.…