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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…
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…