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Social Security’s scoop on changes
A new year is a time for change. People across the world make resolutions and set goals to better themselves and the world around them. Whether you want to shed a few pounds, secure your finances for retirement, devote more…
Unions, pensions and the future of Social Security
The first Social Security account was established in 1936 for 23 year-old John David Sweeney, Jr. of New Rochelle, New York, who never received a dime in benefits. Unfortunately, Mr. Sweeney died of a heart attack at age 61. The average…
SocialSecurity.gov: Social Security Running Out Of Disability Money In 2016?
Those looking to SocialSecurity.gov for help should know that the Social Security disability trust fund is running out of money. So what is causing this to happen? In a related report by The Inquisitr, as the general Social Security trust funds began…
Boomers’ Retirement Security Still Hurting from Great Recession
Recent retirees and older workers on the verge of retirement face a different economic environment than before the Great Recession—even if it’s only been more than four years since it ended. The financial crisis not only dented many baby boomers’ nest…
5 Things about Medicare or Medicaid you are too Embarrassed to Ask
You’ve probably heard of Medicaid and Medicare, but you might not know what each one does. Both programs are social insurance programs managed by the government and provide health insurance coverage for those who meet certain minimum requirements. Usually, the…
Federal Contractors And Subcontractors Must Implement New Equal Employment Opportunity And Affirmative Action Practices
Because of new regulations issued by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, covered federal contractors and subcontractors must…
Powell: Ways to avoid outliving your income
If you knew your date of death, retirement planning would be a breeze.Unfortunately, you likely don’t know when you’ll die. That means you have to plan for an unknown — how many years you and, for some, your spouse might…
Social Security: it’s all about timing
Realistically, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to when you should choose to receive your Social Security benefits. According to Forbes, the decision to begin taking your benefits can wield an immense effect on your retirement revenue. Read more… Notice: The…
Yes! Retirement Security Is Attainable
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: It’s great to be unemployed and retired if you can afford it! In recent weeks, since President Obama delivered the State of the Union address and proposed his MyRA program to address…
Sanders to Obama: Don’t Cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
A group of senators today urged President Barack Obama to spare Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the budget blueprint that he will submit to Congress on March 4. A letter written by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and signed by 15…