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IRI to provide health care cost tool to members
Some 150,000 financial advisers will have access to estimates for retirees’ health care costs thanks to a new partnership between the Insured Retirement Institute and HealthView Services Inc. The IRI announced Tuesday that it would give its member firms – comprised…
How we make retirement decisions
Sweeping generalizations about how men and women think about money have always rubbed me the wrong way. Obviously, these are deeply personal and unique feelings. Still, I like to rely on quantifiable evidence when possible, at the very least to…
5 Ruthless Retirement Tips From House Of Cards
You might not normally include “ruthlessness” in a list of your coveted characteristics. Thankfully, most people aren’t ruthless and cunning — most of us strive to be good people and contribute to society. However, suspending judgment for a moment, some degree…
10,996,447: Disability Beneficiaries Hit New Record
The total number of disability beneficiaries in the United States rose from 10,981,423 in March to 10,996,447 in April, setting a new all-time record, according to newly released data from the Social Security Administration. The number of Americans receiving disability benefits continues to…
Retirement: bridging my income gap
I plan on living at least until 90. That’s not chutzpah talking; it’s heredity. My grandmother lived to age 95, and my mom is going strong at 89. Given that I may have to stretch my retirement savings over 25…
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…