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Uncommon Circumstances Regarding 401(k)
In some cases it is possible to find yourself in circumstances in which it is not inherently clear what will happen to your 401(k) upon your retirement. One such situation is relocation to another country. In this case the 401(k)…
The Typical Benefit Pay Out
Social Security checks vary for many reasons across the country, in 2016 the average pay out per month will be $1,341. This may not be the best estimation for how much you will make because of the bell curves, averages…
New Email Scam Targeting Your Social Security
A new email scam has been making the rounds targeting your Social Security. It is very important in this digital age to be able to spot these types of scams. Recent years has made scamming people out of money increasingly…
Understanding the Effect of FRA Changes
The often-suggested setback in the Social Security Full Retirement Age (FRA) may in fact result in a benefit cut, despite arguments to the contrary. This claim is set forth in an article by John Maxfield, posted on www.fool.com. Check out…
Analyzing Variations in Medicare Advantage Costs
Sean Williams, in an article posted on my.fool.com, takes a detailed look at the five states with the highest monthly Medicare Advantage premiums, and provides an analysis on how variations in costs form state-to-state occur. Read the article here… Notice:…
Another View on the FRA Issue
With the election cycle heating up, Social Security is getting a fair amount of exposure in the debate processes, especially in terms of the need to deal with the projected shortfalls in the years ahead. One of the more frequently…
SSA Encourages Participation in February 5 “National Wear Red Day”
In an article posted on www.petoskeynews.com, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Stephanie Holland discusses the uniqueness of women’s retirement issues and points readers toward the Social Security Administration’s website (socialsecurity.gov/people/women) that offers support in daling with these issues. Her article also encourages participation…
“American Savings Act” Legislation Introduced
With an objective of helping to ensure adequate financial resources for future retirees, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. recently shared his views on the importance of the “American Savings Act” legislation, stressing the need for high-quality savings plans available to all. His views…
AHA Advocates Participation in Bundled Payment OPtions
An article posted by Charity Singleton Craig on www.ciproms.com discusses the merits of encouraging physician participation in programs like the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) program and the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) as a way to explore the bundled payment concept.…
Generational Pull in Congress
Studies show that the generational make-up of congress may influence politics to a greater degree than party affiliation. Each generational shift in the composition of congress bring a large scale change in policy, though it typically takes place over the…