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Simple Social Security planning can add extra cushion in retirement
Social Security will undoubtedly play a major role in most Americans’ retirement income planning. The problem is, most Americans will not take the time to understand various claiming strategies that could potentially add thousands of dollars in additional benefits during their…
Social Security To Do Data Match With VA To Identify 100% Disabled Vets
This is to alert all operational components that Systems will perform a one-time data match. The purpose of this data match is to identify, flag, and message all pending SSA disability claims filed by Veterans who possess a VA compensation…
25% Social Security Cut Possible, Senate Warned
Social Security benefits could be cut by 25 percent if Congress does not act soon, Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss warned a Senate panel Wednesday. “Changes are needed soon to avert trust fund reserve depletion and an abrupt reduction…
Social Security online services make juggling easy
These days, with busy schedules and constant multi-tasking it seems the most common kind of juggling for people is managing the multiple chores and obligations of everyday life. That is why Social Security created a suite of online services that makes…
NCPA Commends Medicare Steps on Generic Drug Reimbursement; Urges Congress to Enact Any Willing Pharmacy Law
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA issued the following statement today in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final rule for 2015 Part D prescription drug plans: “NCPA is still reviewing the final CMS rule…
Rating Rubio’s retirement recommendations
Recently Senator Marco Rubio, a 2016 Republican presidential hopeful, shared his thoughts on reforming America’s retirement system. Below are some of his recommendations, followed by my comments and ratings on a five-point scale. Ratings (with five stars as the highest…
Raynham student bests disability to become chef
When Justice Martins walks across the stage at Bristol Community College to receive his degree later this month, the Baking and Pastry Arts major will know a lot more than how to create spectacular desserts and decorate fancy cakes.Martins, who…
A Retirement Experiment: Sell House, Pack Passport, Keep Moving
When they retired, Tim and Lynne Martin had close friends, family nearby, a community they liked and financial security. Then they yanked the safety net. Lynne, 73, and Tim, 68, sold their home and most of its contents in 2011 with…
New retirement communities: bonding, not golfing
Beth Baker has seen the future of retirement communities and it doesn’t look anything like Leisure Village. After traveling around the country to learn about new, experimental retirement living arrangements for her fascinating new book, “With a Little Help from Our Friends:…
Free wellness visits to Medicare recipients
One of the most important goals of the Affordable Care Act is to help people stay well so they don’t become ill or disabled from disease. The annual wellness visit was introduced in 2011 as part of this law for…