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Working beyond normal retirement age has its advantages
(By Mike Arrow, www.biztimes.com) Many Americans are staying in the workforce past their normal retirement age. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, more than 30 percent of individuals between the ages of 70 and 74 reported income from earnings in…
There is no ‘right’ answer on when to claim Social Security
(By – George Sisti, Market Watch) I have spent the past few years reading about, writing about, talking about and pondering the best time to claim Social Security benefits. I am turning 66 this month — Social Security’s full retirement…
5 Retirement Assumptions You Can’t Make Anymore
(By – Michelle Buonincontri, credit.com) Here are a few assumptions many Americans used to be able to make about retirement, and why they can’t rely on them anymore. Read more… Notice: The “Read more…” link provided above connects readers to…
What you need to know about social security and taxes
(Source – www.wdbj7.com) Here’s a breakdown of some things you need to know when it comes to your social security benefits and taxes. WDBJ7 sat down with David Kembel of Kembel Tax Service to get the facts. Read more… Notice:…
Medicare Has Revived Idea Of Paying Doctors For End Of Life Care Plans
(By – Pat Loeb) Medicare has proposed paying doctors to provide end-of-life counseling, the same kind of service that opponents of the Affordable Care Act called “death panels.” A tea party uproar forced the payments out of the Affordable Care Act,…
Baby Boomers May Be in More Financial Trouble Than Previously Believed
(By – Sean Williams) On paper it would seem like getting from Point A to B when it comes to retirement would be pretty easy. However the data suggests otherwise, with Americans in increasing numbers struggling to reach their retirement number.…
Sticker shock: How hospital deals are blowing up bills
(By – Stacey Burling, Inquirer Staff Writer) After his heart attack 11 years ago, Morton Wolf needed frequent echocardiograms to see how his heart was working. They weren’t cheap, but also not cause for consternation. Wolf’s wife, Janice, the keeper of the…
BERNIE SANDERS MAKES PITCH TO OLDER VOTERS
(Source – www.skyvalleychronicle.com) Democratic Presidential contender Bernie Sanders who has surprised many with his strong showing early in the game against the odds on favorite for the Democratic Presidential nomination Hillary Clinton, made an appeal to older voters on Thursday with…
Three retirement loopholes seen likely to close
(By – Liz Weston, Reuters) There are plenty of tips and tricks to maximizing your retirement benefits, and more than a few are considered “loopholes” that taxpayers have been able to use to circumvent the letter of the law in…
Report for duty by reporting fraud
(By – By James Barney Social Security District Manager, Show Low) In July, with American flags flying, we celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedoms and protections we hold dear. Although love for your country can take many forms, Social Security…