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Social Security: Understanding The Benefits
Whether you’re young or old, male or female, single or with a family–this booklet is for you and about you. That’s because Social Security has programs that affect everybody. Chances are you’re either paying Social Security taxes or getting Social…
Retirement — The New American Luxury
America has always invented its own status symbols. A lifetime ago, status was being a two- car family, or having air conditioning. A decade ago it was huge houses with three-car garages. There was a time only the rich went…
Who’s most ready for retirement? Not Americans
New retirees across the nation are scrambling to get by in one of the least retirement-friendly countries in the developed world. An index released Tuesday by Natixis Global Asset Management ranks America only 19th globally for retirement security, lagging much of…
Social Security must be protected and expanded
Too many hardworking Americans are unable to save enough money to live comfortably when they retire. The costs of housing, health care and a college education have soared, personal savings have declined and many American workers lack access to a…
Five Reasons to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim
If your Social Security Disability claim is denied, you may feel hopeless and overwhelmed. A denial does not have to be the end of your case. There are many reasons you should appeal if your Social Security Disability claim is denied:…
How to Take Full Advantage of Your 401(k)
With all the doom-and-gloom reports of workers having to delay retirement, it’s important to highlight good news when it comes. People who participate in a 401(k) plan have a good shot at being able to pay for retirement, according to…
Lawyer and others face new charges in massive NYC disability fraud case, as dozens more are arrested
An 83-year-old former prosecutor and three other claimed ringleaders in a massive New York City disability fraud case face new conspiracy charges, and dozens more defendants are being arrested concerning their roles in a scheme that authorities say went on…
CMS Proposes 1.9 Percent Medicare Advantage Payment Cut
The proposed 2015 payment rate cut to Medicare Advantage health plans is less than expected, but insurers still are expressing displeasure with the prospect of back-to-back years of cuts. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing a Medicare Advantage…
How will Social Security fit into your retirement strategy?
Have you given much thought to collecting Social Security? The answer probably depends on how old you are — but whatever your age, you’ll want to consider the best Of course, if you have several decades to go until you retire,…
SSA increases oversight of judges in disability determinations
In an effort to improve consistency in the disability determination process, the Social Security Administration recently announced plans to step up its oversight of the administrative law judges who are responsible for awarding or denying disability benefits. Read more… …