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The “CARES Act, and What the Stimulus Bill Means to You
Our nation is gushing with enthusiasm that Congress and the Trump Administration have enacted a bipartisan economic relief bill to help us through this difficult time. The bill, known as the CARES Act, will immediately start providing much needed financial assistance to individuals…
Need Help Paying Your Medicare Premium?
For many seniors on Medicare, the month Part B premium is a financial burden, but one which must be borne because healthcare coverage is nearly imperative. To make sure that Medicare beneficiaries who are in financial distress have a means…
How will Medicare cover Coronavirus Illnesses?
With the onset of this new healthcare pandemic known as the Coronavirus, Medicare has adapted its coverage rules to make sure that enrollees receive the coverage they need during the crisis. It is, of course, known that the Coronavirus risks are highest…
Take a Look at Social Security’s Social Media Presence
As Tevye said to Golde in the Broadway hit Fiddler on the Roof, “It’s a new world,” and no where is this more evident than in Social Security’s online presence in the various forms of American social media. Of course, even…
Will COVID-19 Affect Your Social Security?
The quick answer is no, the “COVID-19” Coronavirus will not cause any delays or withholding of your Social Security benefits. Social Security offices are closed to in-person visits by the public, but still open during regular hours for telephone support…
COVID-19 Brings A New Social Security Scam
We knew it had to happen. Scammers and cyber-criminals obviously will let no crisis go to waste when it comes to their attempts to get at your personal information and your money. So, true to their nefarious methods, scammers are…
COVID-19 boosting Medicare spending
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations released a new analysis showing the COVID-19 outbreak will potentially boost Medicare spending over the next year from $38.5 billion to $115.4 billion, which would lead to major losses for ACOs in models…
What to do about your retirement account
Are you wondering just what to do with your retirement account? With the recent market volatility, you are being bombarded by a ton of information making it difficult to make a decision. One thing to remember is: That it is…
These tools aim to help you plan for a reliable retirement income stream
It can be tricky even for those who have saved successfully to plan a reliable retirement income stream. Actually saving and investing for retirement may be easier than deciding how much to withdraw to live on when you retire. Some…
Farmers are more likely to have a 4020, but he’s less likely to have a 401(k),”
In sparsely populated counties dominated by farmers, ranch operators and their workers, retirement security is in dire need. Planning for and financing the retirement years is harder in large parts of rural America where a farmer may have a 4020(John…