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Loss of a spouse alters financial plan
The loss of a spouse can be a devastating, life-changing event. Sadly, for many of us, becoming a widow or widower is the first step toward economic hardship. That is why it’s critical for you to organize your finances after…
Bpd and Social Security
People stricken with bpd have severe mood shifts that vary from manic adhd to severe depression. This is actually the hallmark from the disease. Due to this, the disorder is also called manic depression. Anything you refer to it as,…
Social Security Survivor Benefits And It’s Basic Principles
Existence is definitely way too short and unpredictable. Regardless of how much you don’t want to depart your loved ones, time can come that they have to attempt to accept your eternal departure. But, the actual question is how your family…
Turning 65: Medicare and Social Security Seminar
Are you a baby boomer? Are you confused about Medicare and the various plans? Do you have questions about Social Security? Join us for a Free educational presentation to help you maximize and coordinate your valuable retirement benefits on Tuesday, October 1, 6:00 pm…
Social Security Disability Insurance needs major reform
IN THE debate over entitlement reform, few subjects are more fiercely debated than the cause of the explosive recent growth of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Defenders of the program, which cost a record $135 billion in fiscal 2012, argue that the rolls are increasing mainly because of technical…
House GOP may add budget cuts to debt limit bill
House Republicans are considering demanding Medicare and other budget savings, reining in the Obama administration’s environmental agenda including greenhouse gas restrictions, and other proposals as the price for extending the government’s ability to borrow money, GOP lawmakers and aides said Friday…Read More Notice: The…
A timely reminder: Sign up for online Social Security account
I was pleased to receive an automatic e-mail alert from the Social Security Administration Monday urging me to review my Social Security statement online. Just like in the old days of paper statements when an annual benefits estimate would arrive in…
Chains of a Chained CPI
A flawed policy initiative called the Chained CPI (Consumer Price Index) is gaining prominence in Washington budget talks that would shortchange Marylanders who receive federal benefits such as Social Security by lowballing their annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). Chained CPI supporters are…
Will Social Security be gone when you retire?
Social Security benefits used to be counted on by all tax-paying workers. A portion of your pay would be deducted automatically from your paycheck, through the payroll tax, and in return, you would reap the benefits when you retired. For many…
Government Shutdown 2013: Here’s The Truth About What Will …
Here’s the truth about a government “shutdown.” The government won’t shut down if a dysfunctional Washington can’t pass a funding bill before the new budget year begins Oct. 1. Social Security payments will still go out on time. Doctors and hospitals will…