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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…
Recap of Major 2016 Social Security Issues
In addition to much-publicized zero COLA and impending termination of “file-and-suspend” strategies, this article by Brian Stoffel posted www.fool.com provides a recap of what to expect in the ongoing discussions of Social Security’s future. The continuing debate about long-term funding is one…
Healthcare Consolidation: Will Concentration of Marketpower Lead to Consumer Issues?
The groundswell of mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry–not only among hospitals but involving physician practices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare providers–may lead to consumer concerns in the future, according to an analysis published by Shawn Radcliffe on www.healthline.com. From community impact,…
Improving Your Retirement Plans
New Year’s brings with it resolutions and ambition to improve many aspects of your life that you feel need improvement. One area to focus on that doesn’t usually get the attention it deserves relates to your plans for retirement. 2016…
Difference Between Millennials and Boomers in the Work Force
Millennials are quickly overtaking Baby Boomers as the dominant group in the work force. With the influx of these new workers, bringing with them their new ideas and ways of thinking, requires a new strategy in how companies manage them.…