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Some Advice for Younger Workers
In an article posted on The Christian Science Monitor, Nerd Wallet’s Joe Allaria offers some strong advice for today’s younger workers…those in the late-Generation and Millennial categories: Start saving now! He stresses the importance of having a plan and sticking…
Who’s Paying HIgher Medicare Premiums in 2016?
U.S. News & World Report’s senior editor for Retirement, Emily Brandon, takes a look at the Medicare Part B premiums to be paid in 2016 by several groups, and reports on the cost-sharing increase facing all Medicare beneficiaries. Read the article…
Baby Boomers and Debt – Projections for the Future
Many Baby Boomers approach retirement with assets–on paper, anyway–that appear to set the stage for smooth passage in their leisure years. Much of this asset base, though, is non-liquid, and could potentially lead to a cash shortage at some point.…
Bernie Sanders Goes on the Defensive on “Democratic Socialism” Issue
In a Reuters article titled “White House candidate Sanders defends ‘democratic socialism’ label” posted today by John Whitesides, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ philosophy of “Democratic Socialism” is explained. In a recent campaign speech, Sanders invoked memories of Franklin Roosevelt’s Depression-era policies…
Coming Soon – Online Social Security Card Replacement!
At long last, it looks like you’ll soon be able to request a replacement Social Security card online. Social Security Security Administration’s Nancy Berryhill, deputy commissioner for operations, reported that the new process is set to begin rolling out in Wisconsin…
Making the Most of Your Benefits
There are many things you can do to stretch your Social Security income to its maximum that are fairly simple things to do. Most of it is just knowing that the option is available for you should you decide to…
New Social Security Filing Strategies
With the recent budget bill eliminating common filing strategies, many retirees are left wondering how best to maximize their benefits under the new rules. The good news for some is that they are grandfathered in under the old rules as…
SSDI Building up Debt
One of the main problems facing Social Security Disability is in its own inefficiency in the way it is managed. Most of the inefficiency is in the overhead of processing paperwork. In a world where most applications are electronic and…
A Look at the Retirement Benefits Changes Coming in 2016
U.S. News and World Report’s Emily Brandon takes a look at some of the major changes taking place in 2016 in the realm of retirement planning. Beginning with an explanation of the myRA savings plan lunched in late 2015, Ms. Brandon’s…
Five Things You Can Do Online with Social Security
(By – Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications) You want to enjoy the fall weather, and Social Security’s online servicesfree up your time to lounge in a hammock in your backyard or take your dog on a long walk. You can safely…