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Why many Americans can’t save for retirement
Poor people would save more money if they could. So concludes a new study that found that only 12 percent of low-income older Americans put money in a 401(k) or other retirement plan. The research, from Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research,…
Vet says he was human guinea pig for military, wins VA battle
A Vietnam veteran who says he was a human guinea pig for an Army research program fought the VA for help paying his medical bills. Tim Josephs says the chemicals he was given during experiments have left him with health problems,…
How to get more money from Social Security
The words “Social Security” conjure two immediate questions for most Americans: “Will I get my benefits?” and, if so, “At what age should I elect to receive my first check?” It’s no secret that the Social Security system is experiencing…
The ‘Death Tax’ May Finally Die
Congressional Republicans and their allies are optimistic about finally ending the estate tax, paid by the inheritors of valuable property. Or “death tax” depending on your preferred term. Rep. Kevin Brady, vying to become chairman of the powerful House Ways and…
Analysing Medicare payments will eventually be good for all
Physician Medicare payment data has been a major story this spring. Some of the reimbursements seem excessive, and it has been easy to be highly critical, but, to be fair, additional analysis was necessary. It then became more confusing, as…
Retirement strategies for 30-year-olds
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. With this in mind, we asked The Experts: What retirement money tip do you wish you’d given yourself when you were 30? William Reichenstein: If you have not already begun saving, begin…
VA disability benefit procedures outlined
Q. I am a veteran trying to get the VA disability due to me. To do that I need the medical records of my heart attacks 20 years ago. Both the doctor and the hospital say they no longer exist.…
Regular Walking Routine Helps Prevent Death, Disability in Kidney Patients
A little bit of exercise goes a long way. Keeping physically fit can help prevent certain health issues pertaining to the heart, mind and body, overall. Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from China Medical University Hospital in Taichung…
Film festival explores disability issues
For the fourth straight year, the Sprout Film Festival is coming to Corvallis to shine a spotlight on the often marginalized world of people with disabilities. Several local agencies that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have teamed up…
US has certain laws for living, working abroad
The United States government requires U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Resident Aliens that live abroad to follow certain employment laws. Contact your new employer’s human resources department to ensure that laws from both the host country and the U.S. are…