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Clarification of the CARES Act Rules on Payroll Tax Deferral
The National Law Review, in a post today on their website, explains a number of provisions enacted via the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), along with a recap of…
Getting the Most Out of Social Security
Rather than wait until its too late, folks need to know that there are ways to boost the benefit amount they will receive when they elect to begin drawing their earned benefits. For example, delaying the starting point for collecting…
A Retrospective on Aging: Looking back to 1995’s White House Conference on Aging
The “Contract with America” adopted by the Clinton Administration served as the centerpeice for the 1995 White House Conference on Aging, a convocation that adopted as its top resolution, ““Keeping Social Security Sound for Now and for the Future.” Next Avenue Contributor Bob Blancato, in…
How do I apply for Social Security with the offices closed?
Our AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisors continue to serve the public during the COVID-19 disruption, fielding hundreds of calls each month. Many of these calls involve folks who have made the decision to claim their Social Security benefits but are…
Thinking About Re-joining the Workforce? Some Points to Consider
What a year it’s been so far! If you’re relatively new into the retirement phase of your life, you’ve probably been dismayed by the whipsawing financial markets and the unprecedented interest rate situation. In fact, you may be considering getting…
Stimulus Payment Confusion
Many folks eligible for economic impact (stimulus) payments are still waiting, and the IRS just issued an alert affecting two eligibility classes: Supplemental Security Income and Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries. Check out this post by Heather Gale of wpde.com for more information. Ms.…
A Look at Finances in Retirement
The market volatility we’re seeing these days has undoubtedly caused many retirees concern regarding the viability of their financial planning. Given the gravity of this concern, NerdWallet’s Liz Weston, in a post on considerable.com, examines steps seniors can take to help extend their…
A Primer on Medicare Eligibility
An article by Reg Jones posted on fedweek.com provides a quick recap of the current eligibility rules for folks aging into Medicare. The article address the relationship between Part A coverage and Social Security and rules for those on SSDI ageing…
An Update on Using “Get My Payment portal” Portal
Cnet Associate Managing Editor Clifford Colby, in a post on their website, offers an update on the distribution of economic impact (stimulus) payments, noting that time is running out for some eligible recipients to input the data necessary to ensure…
Another Set of Views on the Payroll Tax Debate
The on-going debate surrounding the recommendation by President Trump to abandon the payroll tax (the FICA tax designed to provide funding to Social Security) as a means to stimulate the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic recorded another…