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The deficit dropped…what does that mean for the long haul?
Media reports of a drop in the federal deficit may have temporarily taken the focus off of the longer-term problem–the growing federal debt. A recent editorial by The Columbus Dispatch provides some insight into the recent deficit reductions and the…
Setting the record straight on some aspects of Social Security Disability Insurance
Some popular misconceptions and often-misunderstood procedural rules associated with Social Security Disability Insurance can lead to confusion. In an article titled “10 Myths and Facts About Social Security Disability Insurance,” Kathleen Doheny of www.everydayhealth.com provides some clarification to a variety of topics…
The potential Social Security Disability Insurance cuts…an analysis
In a www.usatoday.com article titled “Plan for cuts in disability benefits, but hope for the best,” analysts from several financial firms weigh in on what to expect and what can be done to prepare. Read the article here… Notice:…
Suggestions to maintain security (and sanity) in retirement…
Waking up to the reality of retirement and the fact that you now need to live on accumulated funds and a planned income stream can cause people a fair amount of stress. Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, hosts of the podcast, “The Money-Guy Show,”…
United States’ retirement savings rated average at best
The CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, earlier this year commissioned a study to assess the health of America’s finance system and its outlook for the years ahead, particularly as it relates the climate for retirement savings. The conclusions drawn from…
A collection of fascinating facts about Social Security
Jennifer George, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, provides a collection of eighty facts worth knowing about Social Security. The collection of statistics and historical observations was posted recently on aaaphx.org. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers…
Social Security/medicare Q&A – HR departments struggle with the rules
Author Toni King, writing for yourhoustonnews.com, provides suggestions for Human Resources representatives struggling with the complexities of Social Security and Medicare and the rules for wmployees. Read the article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the…
The positives and negatives on retirement thoughts…
Whether you’re pulling the plug completely in retirement, or whether you aren’t retiring at all, or whether you’re going into it gradually, there are a few things that need to be considered in your planning process. Rick Kahler, CFP of Kahler Financial…
Do you have an excuse for not saving for retirement?
Many media outlets have reported on what appears to be a major shortfall in retirement savings among current and future retirees. In an article titled “6 Big Excuses Retirement Savers Need To Stop Telling Themselves” writers from Money-Rates.com explore the…
Thoughts on Social Security from Public Radio…
In an article titles “Is It Time For You To Start Thinking About Social Security?,” Kelly Frost of Norther California’s North State Public Radio recaps input from Social Security Administration’s Jennifer Gomez on things to think about and learn about…