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Understanding the Implications of the Budget Bill
In an article titled “Changes Coming To Social Security And Medicare Laws: How The New Rules Affect You,” Julienne Roman of Tech Times analyses the new budget bill and assesses the potential impact on Americans and what they need to know…
Some thoughts on waiting to file for Social Security
In an article posted on wiky.com, Derba Miller of mwcradio.com provides a discussion on the oft-explored question of when to file for Social Security benefits. In the article, she discusses a “toolkit” available through the National Academy of Social Insurance designed…
Retirement: You’ve arrived! Now what?
Just making it to that stage of your life doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road. There are a number of post-retirement moves that need to be considered as you embark on this next phase, and they’re presented nicely…
Medicare Part B Deductibles Set to Rise
A recent press release posted on CMS.gov provides definition to the coming increase in Medicare Part B deductibles. The document, titled “2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced’ can be read in its entirety here… Notice: The…
Looking at the Deficit Numbers
With tax revenue of $211 billion in October netted against a federal spending level of over $347 billion, you get a clear picture of exactly what deficit spending is. Looked at another way, each individual worker in the U.S. contributed $1,415…
Gallup Poll Provides Insights Into Views on Social Security
A recent national survey by Gallup provides some interesting views on how Americans perceive Social Security. The thoughts range from assumptions on the role Social Income income is expected to play in financing retirement to consumer acceptance of the necessity…
Common Traits in an Inter-Generational Work Place
As Baby Boomers retire, Millennials are making up more and more of the work place, quickly becoming the majority. This may cause concern with the older work force, but the newer workers are not bringing in the sweeping changes in…
Candidates Need to Talk About Social Security
As Baby Boomers are retiring in mass the political stage needs to turn its attention to Social Security and retirement sustainability. This is more than just a hot topic and deserves more than a passing glance and comment, this topic…
Earnings Limits Will Stay the Same for 2016
In 2016 the earnings limits will stay the same in regards to Social Security benefits. This is because there is no COLA change in benefits, which means that the earnings limit will hold at $15,720 for those younger than 66…
What Boomers are Doing with Their Money
Baby Boomers as a whole currently hold 50% of the nation’s wealth. They are expected to get even more in the next few decades. Banks are trying to find a way to cash in on this knowledge. The banks are…