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Finding “free” spousal benefits – the Restricted Application
In this article by Laurence Kotlikoff appearing at Forbes, the author of syndicated column “Ask Larry” narrates a conversation he had with friends wherein he found they were missing out on spousal benefits they had been entitled to for years. That’s…
A bad rap for Republicans on Social Security
Listening to the sometimes hysterical hyperbole of liberals in Congress and often in the media, Republicans are the devil incarnate when it comes to Social Security. Accusations that they want to “gut” Social Security at the expense of America’s seniors…
The 2019 Medicare plans with 5 stars
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its report card for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans Oct. 10. Medicare ranks Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on a quality scale of one to five stars, with five…
Retiring overseas: Will you go local or expats
Are you looking to retire overseas? The first question you need to ask yourself is: How local do you want to go? “Going local” means living among and like the locals which includes shopping, eating and speaking whatever language they…
The paperwork will make difficult decisions easier on yourself and your heirs
We live in a world where documents and directives are part of our everyday lives. There are four basic documents you should have in place once you retire – or even before you retire – for your own sake and…
Testing autonomous ride service to retirement communities
Self-driving cars could change the way we get around in retirement. How? Self-driving cars will enable you to still get around long after your body has slowed down. Read attached article to see what U.S. cities are hosting pilot programs…
American workers are more secure in their retirement preparations
American workers are more secure in their retirement preparations now than before the Great recession according to the latest findings of a study conducted by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. However, the study finds “that there are still major areas…
Downsizing in retirement
When planning for retirement one of the primary decisions every retiree must make is: do I want to live in the same community or will I move to be closer to my family? For most retirees, downsizing and moving during…
Helping you decide whether to move in retirement
One of the most basic questions people need to ask themselves when planning to leave the workforce is: Where do I want to retire? Will that relocation add to or subtract from your quality of life? Before you finalize a…
Inspector General Warns Public About OIG Impersonation Schemes
The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about an ongoing Office of the Inspector General (OIG) impersonation scheme. The OIG has recently received reports from citizens about suspicious phone calls claiming to be from…