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Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
The Motley Fool’s Wendy Connick provides background information on the SSDI qualification process, offering increased understanding as a way to potentially smooth the pathway to a successful application. Read her fool.com post here… Notice: The link provided above connects…
401Ks and Working Women…the Millionaire Mark Becomes Attainable
It seems more and more working women have grasped the importance of savings, especially through the deferred compensation plans offered by employers. In fact, Fidelity notes that retirement plan balances among working women have grown substantially in recent years, with…
Taking the Long View on Social Security
Sean Williams of The Motley Fool provides an assessment of Social Security’s future, dispelling the popular myth of an impending bankruptcy and a total cessation of benefits at some point n the future. Read his post here… Notice: The…
Fighting Back After the Equifax (and other) Breach
A Virginia Delegate, after experiencing the trauma of identity theft, is advocating in their General Assembly for legislation that would waive fees for those victims electing to enact a credit report freeze. “People should have the right to freeze and unfreeze…
A Quick Primer on Social Security Calculations…And How to Fatten Your Benefit
The Motley Fool’s Wendy Connick, in a post today on www.fool.com, provides a refresher on how those monthly Social Security benefits are determined. Her post also suggests ways that one can maximize the payout they’ll receive in their retirement years. Check…
A 21st Century Look at Retirement
As the technicalities of Social Security reform continue to evolve in Washington, it’s interesting to reflect on the changing attitudes of many folks regarding the concept of retirement. Financial writer and planner John Spoto, in andovertownsman.com’s “Financial Speaking column, takes a look…
Wydon Speaks Out on SSDI Hearing Backlog
The Washington Post provides a reprint of a letter by Sen. Ron Wydon (D-OR) calling for congressional progress on the matter of delays in the hearing process for disability claims. Check it out here… Notice: The link provided above…
Basic Facts About Identity Theft
A recent breach that potentially exposed the personal information of over 143 million Americans has many citizens alarmed about becoming victims of identity theft. And, with a record high of 15.4 million reported U.S. victims in 2016, identity theft is a rising concern. Identity…
Social Security and Thanksgiving…Some Things to be Thankful For
For 66 million Social Security beneficiaries, the benefits provided via this critical program offer yet another reason to give thanks on this Thanksgiving Holiday. From its impact on seniors’ well-being to the safety net provisions it offers to children and the disabled,…
Reflecting during Thanksgiving
(Source: Social Security Administration) Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have in our lives. At Social Security, we are most thankful because we’re able to provide you with services, benefits, tools, and information to help you…