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The Minimum Wage Debate: Two Sides to the Coin
As states like California move ahead with their plans to implement higher minimum wage laws, its important that the two sides of the coin be examined. Will a loss of jobs substantially impact earnings records and ultimately the size of…
Women and Retirement: Some Strategic Pointers
Although targeted (via its title) toward considerations for women, this www.pe.com/post by Teri Parker, vice president for CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, presents some strategic tips that are applicable to anyone approaching their retirement phase. Check it out here… Notice: The link provided above…
What’s New in Social Security for 2018?
The editorial staff at Greensburg Daily News provides a quick review of some of Social Security’s new features in a post on their website. The items discussed include easier steps to get replacement cards and replacement benefits statements, along with comments…
It’s Still Early in the Year–Consider These Moves
Kilplinger contributing editor Kimberly Lankford suggests that there are a few key financial moves one can make early in the year to help pave the way toward meeting your goals. From reviewing your insurance coverages and shopping for rate breaks…
Social Security’s Top Five Blog Posts
(Source: Social Security Administration) This blog is a go-to source for Social Security news and resources. That’s why we named it Social Security Matters — it matters to everyone, even if you don’t think you directly benefit from Social Security benefits today.…
Technology–Especially the Internet of Things–Will Impact Your Retirement (Positively, of Course!)
Your retirement years will be positively influenced by the connected environment, according to US News and World Report contributor Geoff Williams. And he’s right, according to most technology industry pundits. The Internet of Things–that pervasive connection between the devices in your home…
Retirement: Expect the Unexpected, but be Prepared to Deal With Them
Marlene Y. Satter, writer for Investment Advisor magazine, ThinkAdvisor.com, and BenefitsPro.com, highlights five potential stumbling blocks that can disrupt an otherwise well-structured retirement finance plan. Starting our with living longer than expected and continuing through underestimating the impact of taxes and changes in travel plans,…
Flexibility, innovation, and data…key topics for healthcare in the year ahead
American Journal of Managed Care columnist Allison Inserro, in a post on www.ajmc.com, summarizes the three main buzzswords that appear poised to dominate the evolution of healthcare in 2018. Her remarks also address the world of individual insurance programs, as well as…
More on Saving for Retirement
“How a young adult can retire as a millionaire” is the name of the article, and it provides sine sage advice–especially for young folks–on the importance of saving for those later years. It’s written by Port Huron attorney Matthew M. Wallace…
SSDI: Some Improvement in the Numbers, But is it Enough?
American Enterprise Institute’s Tejesh Pradhan and James C. Capretta offer commentary on the continuing need for reform in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program in an article posted today on www.aei.org. Their analysis is based on the conclusion that “the DI trust…