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More on the Biden Social Security Platform
Substantial tax increases aside, the Democrat plan for Social Security expansion could be expected to have a positive impact on Americans, potentially moving them out of poverty. This assessment was presented via an analysis by the Urban Institute and reported in a post…
How are Older Workers Faring in the Pandemic?
MarketWatch columnist Paul Brandus takes an in-dept look at older workers during the COVIS-19 pandemic, assessing how their employment prospects look as the economic devastation continues to unfold. He summarizes his material with this statement: “The labor market has never been…
Apply for Medicare Online
(Source: Social Security Administration) You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no…
Senior Employment – Another COVID-19 Casualty
This opening salvo from a PLANSPONSOR post by Lee Barney spotlights another significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: “Unemployment rates for workers 55 and older have exceeded those of mid-career workers since the coronavirus pandemic hit, according to a report from…
“New Solutions” Planned for SSA
As part of its announced plan “modernize and transform their ability to rapidly respond to changing user needs at manageable cost,” the Social Security Administration has announced expanded partnership with Avaya Holdings Corp. to incorporate new “communications and collaboration solutions” into…
Re-Visiting the “3-Legged Stool” Metaphore
You’ve more than likely heard a reference to this term, or seen an image depicting it, somewhere along the lines in your retirement planning. As discussed in a post on alternet.org by Independent Media Institute writer Richard Eskow, the vision you may have…
Election Campaigns and Retirement Security: An Exchange of Viewpoints
As the run-up to the 2020 Presidential Election grinds to a conclusion, issues related to what the platforms mean to retirement security continue to come to the surface. With 40% of American households potentially poised to run out of money…
The Scammers are at it Again!
It’s not a new one, but it seems to just keep surfacing. And now, with Social Security getting some attention via the election campaigns, it’s a topic that’s on many minds. In a post on https://kezj.com/, the The Twin Falls (Idaho) Sheriff’s…
Contacting Social Security Offices During the Pandemic: Some Alternatives
While the SSA offices remain closed to walk-in traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, they want you to know that there are alternative ways to get help. According to Catherine LeBlanc, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, “You can speak with a representative by…
An Explanation of Spousal Benefits
Social Security’s spousal benefit provisions, and the rules that govern them, can be confusing at times. That may be an understatement of sorts, so it’s important that anyone aging into the program clearly understand what they’re entitled to. Likewise, if…