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Social Security and the Impact on Poverty
With the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities projecting that the percentage of seniors falling below the poverty line in 20914 would have been four times higher without Social Security, the impending depletion of trust funds in the years ahead causes…
The New Retirement Model – Continue Working
Workers entering the phase of life when their predecessors typically slipped into retirement are finding that things have changed. With insufficient savings, and with the traditional financial picture changed as a result of lower home values, the model looks like…
Preparing for Social Security Changes
Much has been written in the past few month about the coming changes in Social Security and how to set a strategy to avoid problems. In this article, posted on kxan.com, Anchor/Investigative Reporter Erin Cargile covers some thoughts from a representative of Powell…
Alert on Medicare Coverage for Certain PET Scans
A recently released CMS memo (CAG-00065R2) calls into question reimbursements for NaF-18 positron emission tomography (PET) scans. The issue is clarified in an article posted by Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA on www.diagnosticimaging.com. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers…
Hospitals Embracing Wellness to Combat Rising Healthcare Costs
Changes in lifestyle choices and a general emphasis on healthy living are fueling a wave of change in the healthcare industry, and this article by Jim Landers posted on www.dallasnews.com provides a thorough analysis of the movement. With a focus…
Candidates Talking About Money
Presidential candidate’s actions and words are often looked at under a microscope and are analyzed inside and out. Sometimes, they let slip a faux paus that gives great insight to how detached they may be from the average American. One…
Baby Boomers No Longer Largest Generation
Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers in 2015 to become the largest generation by population in America. This may be one of the most important take aways from the past year as it affects almost every aspect of life in America,…
The Most Important Election in 80 Years
The Brookings Institute is saying that the upcoming election may be the most important election since 1932. The issues being talked about amongst candidates this political season have the potential to shape the economic and environmental landscape for decades to…
Secrets Held in Retirement
There are many things people might want to hide in retirement, whether it’s signs of aging out of embarrassment or financial wealth to stave off beggars. Another commonly kept secret is the amount of free time one might have now…
The Mechanics of Applying for Social Security
In addition to the “how” and “when” aspects of signing up for Social Security, there are a few tips that those “aging in” to the program should be aware of. The Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger provides some thoughts in an…