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For Some Retirees, ‘Retirement’ Is A Dirty Word
For healthy, vibrant retirees, the word “retirement” conjures a depressing image of a stagnant life spent sitting in a chair, newspaper in hand, waiting for the mail to arrive. Working with clients for more than 25 years I’ve watched the definition…
Republicans need to think outside the box
President Barack Obama wants to increase the minimum wage to more than $10 an hour. Government financial experts have estimated the increase will cost 500,000 jobs, but will escalate a million people above the poverty level. Based on those predictions,…
The GOP’s need for creative policy
Of all the signs of Democratic midterm trouble, it is fitting that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius— who has already contributed so much — should make another important offering. She recently assured the House Ways and Means Committee…
Unemployed older workers forced to turn to Social Security
At 62, Deborah Gee had some money set aside for retirement and planned to work a few more years to add to her savings before spending her golden years volunteering at church, sewing and enjoying more time with her granddaughter. Those…
Unfair characterization of Republicans
Harold Walters purports to know the hearts and minds of Republicans. In his letter, “Evaluating Republicans,” he states the following falsehoods: “Every Republican opposes Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance, women’s health care, workers’ right to representation and the EPA.…
Understanding Social Security: A Look at the Bigger Picture
Are you or someone you know ready to begin receiving Social Security? If you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years, invest an hour on Monday, April 7th at the Brookfield Public Library to attend…
Sebelius urges Texans to sign up for health insurance
At a time when nearly one-quarter of all Texans lack health insurance, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius came to town Thursday to encourage residents to sign up before the March 31 deadline. “Everything is bigger in Texas,” she said…
Social Security Disability an Important Benefit for Those With Colon Cancer
As colon cancer screening efforts gain visibility for their effectiveness, it’s important to remember the value of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for those with the disease, according to Allsup. The company, based in Belleville, Ill., has helped hundreds of…
False ‘facts’ on Social Security
Abby Huntsman is really, really upset about Social Security. We know this because the television presenter, a daughter of former GOP presidential contender Jon Huntsman, went on an extended rant about it on MSNBC’s “The Cycle.” The show is aimed at a…
House Bill on Medicare Payment Transparency Undermined by Poison Pill Provision
On March 14, the House passed the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R. 4015), which includes provisions on Medicare data transparency. Among other things, the bill would require Medicare to publicly disclose data on reimbursements made to physicians while…