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Simple ways to prevent identity theft
Last year, 384 Alaskans reported they were victims of identity theft and nearly $2 million was lost in fraud schemes, according to the “2013 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book.” Identity theft is a growing problem. Whatever we can do to…
401(k) Conundrum: Lots of Cash, No Best Way to Make It Last
Even if you’ve socked plenty of money away in your 401(k) plan and invested it carefully, some of your toughest decisions lie ahead. And don’t expect much help or clarity from the government or your employer. Strategies for drawing down lump-sum…
Air Travel Disability Complaints Up In August 2014
Air travel disability related complaints filed with the DOT were 81 in August, up from 71 in July 2014, the Aviation Consumer Report says. The latest Air Travel Consumer Report released on Thursday shows a small decline in quality of assistance…
Privia Health, Aledade Aim To Put Doctors Back In The Driver’s Seat
While running a wellness program in the Washington D.C. area, Jeff Butler repeatedly heard doctors question their ability to keep their private practice afloat in the midst of health care reform. “They were saying hospitals want to buy us, we…
It’s time to re-enroll for Medicare Part D
YORKTOWN – It’s time to re-enroll or do your first sign up for Medicare Part D, the federal government’s prescription drug component for those on Medicare and Medicaid. LifeStream Services, the local Aging and Disability Resource Center, can help guide people…
Breaking the Mold seminar to feature Wal-Mart executive
After seven years, Breaking the Mold in East Texas has grown to more than 40 businesses and public agencies coming together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The annual event began when the Workforce Solutions of East Texas, East…
The Future Of Social Security And Medicare Are At The Forefront This Election
New Hampshire senior citizens, their families, and neighbors should do their homework and vote in self-defense on November 4th! Some candidates running for federal office are on record as supporting cuts to our Social Security and Medicare. They say our…
Retirement finances to be topic Oct. 23 at UC San Diego roundtable
Retirement financing will be the topic at the next meeting of the UC San Diego Economics Roundtable, held at at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at the UC San Diego Faculty Club. John Shoven, Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics at Stanford,…
President Obama, Audit Threats, And Rogue IRS Employees
The fallout from the IRS targeting flap isn’t over. The key lost emails could be the result of bona fide, unanticipated, and irreversible computer crashes. Yet some still see finger-prints of a cover-up. It provides fodder for the online equivalent of jawing…
Anchorage hospital to acquire Medicare clinic
Alaska Regional Hospital has plans to acquire an Anchorage clinic that has relied on state money to cover its bills. The facility, Alaska Medicare Clinic, operates under an unusual business model, treating only patients 65 and older who carry Medicare —…