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Does the Social Security Trust Fund Really Exist?
In a memorable scene from the classic sitcom “Sanford and Son,” a legal predicament led Fred Sanford to consider hiring a man who was peddling cut-rate attorney services. When Sanford and the man met, the conversation that ensued went something…
Dr. Anil Kumar Files Paperwork for Congress Bid in Michigan
Dr. Anil Kumar, who told India-West last December that he would run for Congress in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District in suburban Detroit (I-W, Dec. 27), officially filed his paperwork and submitted the required signatures to run April 11. “I’m running…
Democrats Confront Vexing Politics Over the Health Care Law
When Franklin D. Roosevelt established Social Security, he created generations of loyal Democrats. When Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law, he built on that legacy, particularly with older Americans. And when George W. Bush instituted a new prescription drug…
Stress-test your retirement portfolio
Before we start to rely on something, we often want to see how it will react under stress—be it a bridge, or a baby stroller, or a space rocket. Well, the same can be said about retirement portfolios. We should be…
New policy ensures retirement savings plan if disabled
One in four 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire, according to the Council for Disability Awareness. When that happens, people immediately look at the impact it will have on their job and their paycheck. But what about their retirement?According…
Disability claims backlog reduced by 44 percent
One year after the backlog of pending disability compensation claims peaked at over 611,000 in March 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced that number by approximately 44 percent to 344,000 claims – a reduction of more than…
Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare Website Recognized as Top-Notch, User-Friendly Site
Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare health plan website, kp.org/medicare, received top marks again from HealthMetrix Research Inc. for offering Medicare consumers an easy, positive and high-value experience. The independent research firm announced its list of “Outstanding Medicare Advantage Plan Websites” for 2014 MedicareWebWatch certification, and…
Your Retirement Exit Strategy is Just as Important as Your Savings Plan
When it comes to creating a properly-funded nest egg, it’s all about setting and achieving savings goals. But when it comes time to retire, a well-crafted exit strategy is key to preserving a retirement fund. “Investors that establish a true ‘sell…
Average retiree health costs could overtake Social Security benefits
HealthView Services today launched its new Retirement Health Care Cost Index©, which shows that middle class Americans’ retirement health care costs are on a path to exceed their Social Security benefits. The Index measures the percentage of Social Security benefits…
LEARN ALL ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE AND CHANGES COMING IN 2014!
Beginning August 2014, Social Security number printouts will no longer be available at field offices. Individuals who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find their card will need to apply for a replacement card. In addition, beginning…