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The Changing Face of Retirement
For many folks, and for so many years, the thought of retirement meant leaving the stress and pressure of a workforce career behind and downshifting to a life of leisure devoid of demands and obligations. While some may still have…
Social Security Customer Service Update: Actions You Can Take Online
Facing continued staffing shortages and a growing need for improved customer contact, the Social Security Administration is making strides in its online “self-help” features. Tasks that previously were handled through on-site, in-person contact are steadily being made available for website…
Social Security’s Looming Insolvency…What to do.
The steady and accelerating depletion of Social Security’s Trust Fund reserves, as well as the impact on beneficiaries if no corrective action is taken, are frequent topics in the news these days. Consequently, many folks already receiving benefits, along with…
HR 82 Impact…The Story Continues
The long-awaited repeal of Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) is old news at this point, but the continuing story relates to when those slated to benefit from the repeal will see the results in…
Reaching Age 65 Typically Creates Some Questions
In terms of life cycles, arriving at age 65 for many marks the beginning of a new phase. Whether you plan to retire from the workforce at that point or not (and lately, the trend is to continue employment either…
The “When to File” Question Again, Along with an Analysis of the Ramificatons
For most folks approaching Social Security eligibility, it’s probably a vexing question…do I file as soon as I can, wait until my full retirement age, or hold off until age 70? The standard answer provided by those close to the…
Medicaid Financing: The Basics
(By Elizabeth Williams, Anna Mudumala, Robin Rudowitz, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 29, 2025) Medicaid represents nearly $1 out of every $5 spent on health care in the U.S. and is the major source of…
More than 7,000 people per day are calling SSA
Recent communications from the Social Security Administration stated, “More than 7,000 people per day have been calling the SSA’s national toll-free number and are choosing to hold so they can speak to a representative about the act.” Remy Samuels reports…
Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
Tax season is here, and we’ve made replacing your annual Benefit Statement easier. There’s no need to wait on the phone or make an appointment to visit a Social Security office. Continue reading here… The link provided above connects readers to…
What are the Medicare Part D changes in 2025?
On July 30, 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill that led to the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid program, the programs changed. One of the biggest changes to the Medicare program was to include an optional…