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Social Security disability offered to injured
Service members who are injured while on active duty on or after Oct. 1, 2001, may be entitled to disability benefits through the Social Security disability insurance program. More than 5 million disabled workers and over 1.6 million dependants of…
Wal-Mart Blames Economy And Payroll Taxes For Slowed Earnings
A 2 percent rise in Social Security taxes that went into effect in January has had a negative impact on the company’s cost-conscious shoppers. Wal-Mart is blaming depressed demand amid a still-shaky economy and a rise in payroll taxes for disappointing earnings…
What you need to know for future of Social Security
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’ve probably said, “Social Security won’t be there for me.” That will only happen if you let it happen. I submit that your generations will need Social Security even more than mine because of…
How to Get the Most from Social Security
One of the biggest mistakes retirees make is getting their Social Security benefits wrong—taking them too early or too late, or failing to coordinate with their spouse. Miscues in this area can cost thousands of dollars over the course of…
Senior citizens work to preserve social security
Senior citizens across the country say changes to social security will jeopardize millions of people’s retirements. They are organizing at places like the Missoula Senior Center today, on the agency’s 78th birthday. Many are writing postcards to congressional delegates, urging them…
Progressive Ad Hits Mitch McConnell on Social Security, Medicare
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is launching a new television ad pushing embattled Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to oppose cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits. The ad features Kirk Gillenwaters, a Louisville, Ky., worker who has been employed at a…
Report: People Doubt Communities are Ready for Senior Tsunami
A third of older adults and nearly half of adults under the age of 60 don’t think communities are prepared for the growing senior population, according to a recent national survey. Most seniors (71%) agree their community is currently “supportive” to the needs…
Medicare, Medicaid Anniversary Raises Fears, Hopes for Future
The end of July marked the 48th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act which turned Medicare and Medicaid into law. Now – with talk of Medicare becoming a voucher program, and threats to Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements – local…
To Preserve Social Security, Protect Voting Rights
It’s no coincidence that the same folks out to restrict voting rights are busy trying to privatize Social Security. The Koch and corporate funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been promoting politicians who practice voter suppression and Safety Net shredding for…
This is Congress’ Answer to Our Debt Crisis — And You Probably Didn’t Know About It
Millennials claim that the debt is a high political priority for them. Given that budget deficit will exceed $500 billion this year, it is clear that Washington is not listening. If the debt is important to you, you should be aware of…