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Social Security to expand field office hours nationwide
Social Security announced as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,…
3 Reasons Social Security Won’t Cover Your Retirement
One of the most financially dangerous mistakes you can make is to assume that because you’ll get Social Security, you won’t need anything else to cover your retirement. It’s particularly dangerous because if you don’t realize that mistake until you’re…
Not a bad deal for low-wage earners
In his op-ed column on Jan. 16, “Government takes from the poor, gives to the rich,” E.J. Dionne restated a common, somewhat misleading claim: “It’s entirely true that ‘better-off people’ pay more in federal taxes than the ‘less well-to-do.’ But…
10 Things You Must Know About Social Security
For many Americans, Social Security benefits are the bedrock of retirement income. Maximizing that stream of income is critical to funding your retirement dreams. The rules for claiming benefits can be complex, but this guide will help you wade through…
Social Security Fraud: How to spot it and what to report
Social Security fraud comes in many forms and can be difficult to spot. Whether it’s an untruthful statement on a federal form or a scam over 27 years that netted an estimated $400 million in disability funds, fraud is fraud. Read…
Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?
The answer depends on how much income you report to the IRS. It used to be so simple: Social Security benefits were tax-free. Period. But then, as part of a “Save Social Security” plan, Congress decided to tax up to 50%…
The Social Security Act Overview
The Social Security Act is America’s foremost social welfare law, designed to counteract the dangers of old age, poverty, disability and unemployment through a range of government programs and benefits. The Act was originally passed in 1935, as part of…
This Week in Social Security Disability News (January 18 – January 24)
Here is a recap of the top stories in Social Security Disability News from this week: Read more… Notice: The “Read more…” link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The URL (internet address) for…
Retirees can’t catch a break with Social Security taxation stuck in the ’80s
Allow me to introduce a new economic indicator. It doesn’t come from a government agency. Nor is it the creation of a right- or left-leaning think tank. In a land of indexes and measures, there is so little attention to…
House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing
Eliminating the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) under Medicare would constitute a major policy improvement. The SGR is widely recognized as a flawed policy; there is strong agreement that the limits it sets are too stringent and treat physicians unfairly. So…