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How Divorce Effects Social Security
Many people do not realize that they may still be eligible for spousal benefits from Social Security even after divorce. This is a very important thing to keep in mind if you were ever a stay at home spouse or…
Rubio vows to reform Medicare and Social Security
Presidential candidate Marco Rubio, speaking at a town hall meeting in Sarasota, Florida pledged to make changes that will put Social Security and Medicare on a path to sustainability. Calling for constitutional amendments on budget balancing and term limits, Rubio also…
Difference in Work Place Values in Generations
There has been a shift in what is valued in the work place through the generations, most notably between Baby Boomers and Millennials. Each generation places value in different areas as far as what denotes a positive reputation. Millennials value…
Deciding on Social Security Options
As you approach retirement, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is when to sign up for Social Security benefits. In an article published on www.nationwide.com, several key thoughts on timing are presented, with a focus on understanding your “break…
Obama called on to create Social Security Legacy
Nancy J. Altman, Founding -Co-Director Social Security Works, writing in a Huffington Post editorial, called on President Obama to use his final State of the Union address to establish a lasting legacy of support for Social Security and its future. Read Ms. Altman’s…
Investing in Response to Aging Population
America is in a very unique situation currently where we have more people retiring than entering the work force. This discrepancy in the demographics is in contradiction to most other developed countries, and is the basis of investor Bill Gross’s…
Baby Boomers Most at Risk for Strokes
Although the overall mortality rate relating to strokes has been going down over the years, the percentage affecting Baby Boomers has soared. The incidence of stroke has gone up to 53 percent for Americans 15 to 44. The mortality rate…
New Statistics on an Aging Population
The population of seniors in this country just keeps Booming. In 2013, people of the age 65 and older made up 14.1% of the total population, this is expected to grow to 21.7% by 2040. A new resource this statistic…
The Case for Expanding Social Security
Bernie Sanders is endorsing a plan as part of his platform that would expand Social Security in order to combat what some are calling a looming retirement crisis in America. In contrast to another popular opposing plan, Sanders would see…
Stretching Money in Retirement
Many retirees will have to tighten the belt in the new year since there will be no COLA increase, but there are many things you can do to stretch your money a bit further and enjoy a little more spending…