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Big retirement fear: Outliving your savings
Almost half (46 percent) of investors in this country are worried they will outlive their savings in retirement, a new survey shows. In fact, 36 percent of retired investors and 50 percent of investors who aren’t retired are concerned they will…
Move to shift disabled workers from ‘sheltered workshops’ to community jobs stirs debate
For decades, facilities where people with disabilities do basic jobs while separated from non-disabled workers were praised for providing those with developmental disabilities opportunities to learn skills and build friendships. But in recent years, increasing numbers of people, including disability rights…
LCS helps local businesses ‘expect, employ and empower’
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This is a month that is annually set aside to showcase the value that individuals with disabilities bring to the American workforce. The theme for this year is EXPECT. EMPLOY. EMPOWER. What can…
One Precious Asset That May Be Missing From Your Retirement Portfolio
If you are approaching retirement, you have probably amassed a portfolio of financial assets that could provide sufficient income to help you live a comfortable life when the paycheck from work is no longer in the mail. But that portfolio may be…
Retirement Worries And Concerns Are A Privilege
Each and every week a new study comes out that highlights the new or biggest concern people have heading into retirement. Depending on the time of the year and source, some of the most common fears include: Running out of money, Health…
Why Relying on Social Security in Your Golden Years May Not Be a Smart Idea
Social Security is enormous. This year alone, some 59 million Americans will receive close to $863 billion in Social Security benefits. These benefits are primarily paid out to retired workers, which is where about three-quarters of that $863 billion will go. For…
Heading Toward Retirement
The old saying “ignorance is bliss” seems particularly fitting when it comes to retirement. The news and reports sound dire, with many families very behind in their savings. What is the current state of affairs for future retirees? What is the best…
Senate Dems demand VA disability for sexual assault victims
A group of Senate Democrats demanded President Obama issue rules allowing military sexual assault victims to receive medical care and disability compensation for mental health conditions. “We urge your administration to reconsider the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) recent denial of…
Your Guide to the New Social Security Statements
Beginning this month, many workers will get Social Security benefit estimate statements in their mailboxes for the first time since 2011. But to get the most out of them, you need to know how to read them, fix mistakes in them and…
The Republicans’ advantage: Reagan seniors
WITH LESS than six weeks to go until the midterm elections, control of the Senate is up for grabs. But whatever the outcome, Republicans will end up with significant gains in both houses of Congress. That’s because the GOP has a…