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Bipartisan Bills in Congress Offer Hope in Retirement Planning
It appears Congress is taking a serious look at the plight of American workers and their retirement issues. The SECURE Act of 2019 and the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 offer small businesses the opportunity to take advantage of…
Help in Navigating the Social Security Maze
Yes, it’s complex. It’s difficult for the average person to know what they need to know to make correct decisions regarding their personal situation relative to Social Security. But help is available, either through services like the AMAC Foundation’s Social…
Scam Complaints Continue on the Rise
The Federal Trade Commission is continuing to be a busy place, particularly in the processing of fraud claims submitted by the public. During the the four-month period March through May, the FTC reports the recording of over 127,000 complaints involving…
The Rising Cost of Health Care for Retirees
It’s certainly no secret that health care represents a substantial–and growing–financial concern for retirees now and in the future. Statistics available from Fidelity Investments via the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) note that “… a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2019…
Basic Social Security Rules
There are thousands of detail rules comprising America’s Social Security System, and many of them apply to very specific, individual situations. But there are three fundamental rules that everyone aging into the program need to understand. The Motley Fool’s Maurie Backman…
New Legislation Proposed to Renovate SSDI
Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) are seeking to reform and modernize the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Hill’s legislative proposal, H.R. 3566, and Cotton’s bill, S. 2016, have a basic objective of ensuring “that SSDI supports those who…
More Thoughts on Making Your Retirement Funds Last Longer
Outliving the financial resources you’ve worked hard to accumulate is a worry that many folks approaching (or already in) their retirement years share. It’s not unusual to have that concern, so it’s important for those that do to look for…
Is a “Second-Act” in Your Retirement Plan?
With a reported 39% of men age 65 to 69 continuing in the workforce in their retirement years (30% for women), many are realizing the benefits and satisfaction that comes from staying active and productive. Whether it’s volunteer work, a…
Understanding Medicare and Your Retirement
With health care looming as a significant cost item in one’s retirement years, it’s important to understand the details associated with Medicare and how it works. Social Security Public Affairs specialist Kristen Alberino, in a post on www.enterprisenews.com, provides an a quick overview of…
More Support for Delaying Social Security Claims
Most folks have at least a general idea that resisting the urge to claim Social Security benefits at the first possible opportunity will result in larger monthly benefits later. If you’re approaching age 62 and not convinced that deferral is…