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Social Security: 1 Reason You Should Think Twice Before Getting Legally Remarried
If you’re either divorced or have lost your former spouse, then it’s important to know the impact that a remarriage will have on your Social Security survivors benefits. I was prompted to address this after receiving the following question from…
10 Ways to Fight High Medical Bills
We may all have health insurance now, but that doesn’t make our medical bills magically disappear. No, we still have plenty to pay out-of-pocket. In recent years, employers have shifted a greater portion of health care costs to workers. The…
A retirement planning lesson from a bike ride
Lately I’ve been studying behavioral finance’s applications to retirement planning, so you’d think that I wouldn’t succumb so easily to common behavioral finance mistakes such as unrealistic optimism and hyperbolic discounting. But you’d be wrong. I made a few of these common…
Benefits from Social Security help ease survivors’ loss
In the unfortunate event of a family member’s death, we want you to know that Social Security is here to help. In addition to the emotional difficulty family members’ experience, there is often a financial burden as well, especially if…
IRS TAX TIPS: Summer weddings mean tax changes for bride and groom
Taxes may not be high on your summer wedding plan checklist. But you should be aware of the tax issues that come along with marriage. Here are some basic tips from the Internal Revenue Service that can help keep those issues…
Democrats’ plan won’t save Social Security, Congress budgeters says
A fresh nonpartisan report casts doubt on a plan backed by Sen. Sherrod Brown that is designed to both preserve Social Security and expand its benefits for some by raising payroll taxes on the wealthy. The report by the Congressional Budget…
Baby Boomers and Unemployment Straining Disability Funds
Another partisan battle is brewing on Capitol Hill as Social Security in general, and disability insurance in particular, nears a budget squeeze. “Any of us could suffer an accident or illness we’re not expecting,” said Rebecca Vallas, associate director of Poverty…
Disability Pride Parade 2014 this Saturday, July 19 in Mountain View
The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center(SVILC) is presenting the 5th Annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade and Festival this Saturday, July 19, 2014 in beautiful downtown Mountain View, California. This event celebrates the historical significance of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities…
Tapping retirement accounts penalty-free before 59 1/2
Workers are retiring earlier these days, whether by choice or not, and many find they need to withdraw funds from retirement accounts prior to age 59 1/2. That’s the age when account holders can take distributions from 401(k) plans and…
White House Adds New Disability Adviser
A fresh face is on board at the White House tasked with focusing on disability issues. Starting this week, Taryn Mackenzie Williams will serve as a liaison between the disability community and the president as an associate director in the White…