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Americans struggle to sock away retirement savings
Retirement planning is complicated for Americans of all age groups. In their early lives, many workers put off saving because they think retirement is eons away … then, in their 40s and 50s, these folks panic and race to catch…
Social Security and You: Disability is ‘real’ Social Security
The following series of questions and answers addresses the subject of Social Security Disability, with an objective of clearing up some of the more common misconceptions about Disability vs. regular Social Security. The comments focus on defining where Disability fits in the…
Trump: Huckabee Can’t Protect Entitlements Like I Can
New York real estate mogul Donald Trump said Thursday that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) could not prevent funding cuts to entitlement programs if elected president in 2016. “Huckabee is a nice guy but will never be able to bring…
Senate Candidates Square Off
Van Hollen’s history contrasts with Edwards’ grassroots ideology Rep. Donna Edwards was the first to take a direct swipe at her main Democratic rival for the open seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski….Within two sentences, Edwards launched into…
5 Painless Ways to Boost Your Retirement Savings
Here’s how to grow your nest egg without saving more The most basic strategy for building wealth for retirement is to save as much as you can. That’s certainly a good start. But you can also boost your retirement savings…
Today’s Grads Have Little Reason to be Glad
What type of world have the baby boomers left for today’s college graduates? An interesting question to ask, as the season for university commencement speeches rolls around once more…. An uncertain retirement — If nothing changes, the Social Security system will…
Where They Stand: Mike Huckabee on Issues of 2016 Campaign
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is opening his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. A look at where he stands on some issues:…. BUDGETS AND ENTITLEMENTS Huckabee calls for a national consumption tax to replace existing personal income taxes…
A.M. Best Special Report: Social Security Disability Insurance Insolvency: Potential Threat or Opportunity for Insurers?
A.M. Best has released a new special report that explores the potential impact to disability insurers should there be any disruptions to the Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) fund, which is projected to be depleted in 2016. The Best’s Special…
1 Out of 3 of Workers Expect Their Living Standard to Fall in Retirement
But you don’t have to be among the disappointed. Here’s how to get retirement saving right. One third of workers expect their standard of living to decline in retirement—and the closer you are to retiring, the more likely you are…
Congressman Lance Speaks in Berkeley Heights
Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) held his 33rd town hall meeting on Monday, May 4, in town hall. A small but interested and knowledgeable crowd who came from many towns in his district asked questions that covered a variety of topics….On the…