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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…
How to handle your money and your emotions during this crisis
Are you having doubts about retiring in the middle of a pandemic and financial crisis? You are not alone. Even people who have a sound financial plan are hesitant see their retirement plans through at this time. If you are…
U.S. Court gives Medicare patients a new right to challenge denials of coverage
The U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea delivered a victory to Medicare beneficiaries by giving them a right to challenge denial of benefit decisions that for years have left elderly patients struggle under medical bills. In a class action suit…
Why good credit matters to retirees
For most people, having good credit is something they want to aim for at all stages of life; however, some people don’t think about how important good credit is when you reach retirement. When you retire, you want financial peace…
Should Congress allow temporary Social Security benefits?
In Ric Edelman’s, the chairman and co-founder of Edelman Financial Services, LLC, column for Forbes, he suggest “ that Congress should immediately pass legislation to permit Americans age 62 and older who have not yet started receiving Social Security retirement…