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Diversity Visa Program Under Renewed Scrutiny
Described as a “gateway to Social Security fraud,” the Department of State’s Diversity Visa (DV) program is the subject of scrutiny aimed at potentially cancelling the lottery that has been in place since fiscal year 1995. A recent report by…
Time Runing Short for Selecting a Medicare Drug Plan
The annual open enrollment period is hurtling toward a close, and seniors across the country are running out of time to select a Medicare Part D plan that will help them avoid substantially higher drug costs in the coming year.…
An Update on Presidential Contenders and Their Medicare Positions
The platforms proposed by the 2016 presidential candidates continue to evolve as the run-up to the election cycle progresses. In order to keep interested parties abreast of current positions, Steve Vernon of CBS MoneyWatch posted an indepth review yesterday on www.cbsnews.com.…
Boomers Making Room for Younger Generations in the Work Place
It is a common trope among Millennials to be underemployed after achieving a degree, often keeping a job that was only meant to get them through college well past the point of graduation. This story may become less and less…
Common Travel Destinations Among Boomers
Travel has and always will be a high priority among most in retirement. Having a career leaves most people tethered to their home city for a big portion of their lives and leaves them with restless legs in retirement. As…
A look at the implications of Social Security Disability case backlogs
In an article titled “Some struggle to live while waiting more than 2 years for Social Security disability hearings” posted on www.usnews.com, Kelli Kennedy of Associated Press takes a look at the excessive of cases and the impact on applicants waiting for resolution.…
Difference in Investments Among Generations
Most investment companies manage a higher percentage of retirement accounts than any other. This is for a number of reasons, older generations are more likely to already have investments and are more likely to invest than younger generations. These companies…
Supplemental Security Income – The Basics
(Source – The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities) The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has made available an informative document covering the key aspects of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The document, available as a PDF download, defines…
Entering Retirement in Debt
More people are starting to carry debt over in to their retirement that is difficult to pay off on a fixed income. These debts are usually made up of combinations of credit card debt, student loans, and mortgages. Student loan…
Correcting Social Security Myths
There are many misconceptions in Social Security, and some facts may be surprising considering the stereotypes surrounding the program. The first shocking fact is that more young people are benefitting from Social Security than you would think at first, 1…