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Details Emerging on Senate Pandemic Relief Proposals
Senior Forbes contributor Kelly Phillips Erb takes a look at some of the potential outcomes of the pandemic relief bills being crafted in the Senate, noting that the “Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act is a compendium of…
Funding Our Future Coalition Calls for SS Reform in COVID-19 Relief Package
Citing the ever-nearing depletion date for Social Security’s Trust Fund reserves, Forbes contributor Ric Edelman calls for the U.S. Senate to consider Social Security reform in the next COVID-19 relief package. “If Congress does nothing in its next stimulus bill, the solvency…
2021 Social Security COLA Watch
In the coming weeks, you’ll be seeing a fairly steady stream of forecasts or projections of what cost-of-living adjustment might be in the offing for January 2021. And on this subject, Brenton Smith, posting on www.fedsmith.com, offers an update on the first…
The Scammers Just Don’t Relent!
It’s not really news, but the Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western NC is alerting folks to a continuing scam involving targeted phone calls advising consumers that their Social Security number has been suspended due to suspicious activity in…
Kudlow on the Potential for Another stimulus Payment
Progress on the next round of economic stimulus measures is expected to be announced this week, and many eyes are on one of the key components of the legislation–the possibility of direct payments to U.S. citizens. Forbes Staff Reporter Lisette Voytko, in…
The Benefits of a “my Social Security” Account
The creation of a personal account with the Social Security Administration can help you interact effectively with the agency. As explained by Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, there are several solid benefits you can realize, from saving time…
Your Retirement Finances and Longevity
Kiplinger Online Editor Bob Niedt says in the opening to his post, it’s critical for your retirement plans to “Consider all the ways you may run out of money in retirement — and the steps you can take to avoid…
A Look Behind the Jobs Report
While recent reports of job creation bode promising for the economic recovery, a deeper dive into the statistics shows a troubling situation for many future retirees. In addition to the number of workers sidelined for long periods facing in an interruption…
Retirement Planning: It’s More than Just Your Savings
Many folks developing a solid retirement financial plan tend to focus on just the amount of cash they need to generate replacement income. But, as The Motley Fool’s Christy Bieber points out in a post on statesville.com, it’s a lot more than that.…
Counterpoint: Why Take Social Security at Age 67?
Another article posted today discusses why it could be smart to claim your Social Security benefits at age 62. In this article by Maurie Backman appearing in the Stateville (NC) Record & Landmark, the author makes the case for waiting…