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A Lesson in Government-Spin Communications
Syndicated columnist Scott Burns, in an article posted on www.dallasnews.com, provides a tongue-in-cheek view of a sure-fire method that could be used to pacify virtually everyone despite their conerns for the future of Medicare and Social Security. Read the article…
Three of the most pressing Social Security questions
Financial planner Joe Latour, in a recorded interview aired on www.ky3.com, shares some thoughts on three of the most common planning questions Social Security-bound people typically have. They included the infamous “when to file” questions, concerns on Social Security’s solvency, and the…
Presidential Candidates and Social Security – A Discussion on Positions
In National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition Saturday program, National Desk Correspondent Ina Jaffe provides an in-depth analysis of what the 2016 presidential candidates are saying in their various campaign statements. Listen to the 5-minute audio recap here… Notice: The…
Lawmakers Push Plan To Replace Medicare Cards With ‘Smart Cards’
Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., is teaming with Sen. Mark S. Kirk, R-Ill., in pushing a plan aimed at replacing traditional Medicare cards with smart cards containing computer chips to guard against fraud and identity theft. Roskam’s proposal (HR 3220) would…
Preparing for Health Care Costs in Retirement
For those eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA), there is an advantage made possible through use of HSA proceeds to cover health care costs. Ryan Guiba, in an article posted on www.usnews.com, explains. Read the article here… Notice: The…
Baby Boomers Driving Growth of Medicare Advantage
With 104 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans available to 13.6 million Medicare beneficiaries across 24 states, it is clear that MA is continuing to grow as a popular selection for participants. Jack Craver, writing for BenefitsPro, analyses the continuing growth pattern MA…
A Quick Review of Some High-Level Aspects of Social Security
In this brief video, Fortress Wealth Management provides a summary of five of the most basic facts about Social Security. Watch the video here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article.…
Some Reasons Why Women Should Focus Attention on Social Security
The wage gap gets a lot of attention, both in terms of career earnings and Social Security benefits, So, it’s imperative that women learn as much as they can about what’s ahead of them as they approach retirement. In an…
One Set of Viewpoints on “Fixing” Social Security
In an article titled “Who’s brave enough to take these 3 easy steps to unshackle retirees?” Christopher Carosa, CTFA, chief contributing editor for FiduciaryNews.com, lays out three basic steps viewed as a “starting point” for government officials to consider when addressing…
Some Social Security Thoughts for Singles
Although single people tend to have fewer Social Security options, there are still a few things that they should consider. In an article titled “How Singles Can Get The Most Out Of Social Security,” Forbes contributor Larry Light offers some…