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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…
Saving for Retirement: The Earlier the Better
Most people understand the magic of compounding as a way to build savings, yet many do not realize that waiting until one’s post-schooling years actually leaves more than 20 years of compounding out of the equation. Columnist Robert L. Reynolds, in a…
Focusing on Medicare Fraud…It Really is a Big Deal
There are two basic types of fraud pervading the Medicare system–one in which the program itself is defrauded via illegal practices on the part of those involved in the claims process, the other in which fraudsters target beneficiaries directly by…
Military’s Blended Retirement System Set for 1/1/2018 Launch
The New Year will see the launch of the military’s restructured Blended Retirement System (BRS). Fox Business Reporter Brittany De Lea examines the new system and explains how beneficiaries will be categorized in a post on foxbusiness.com. Read it here… …
Concerned About Outliving Your Financial Resources? Read on…
It all comes down to careful planning, says Forbes contributor Cindy Collins. In an article posted on forbes.com, Collins suggests “Not having enough income in retirement can become a stressful scenario for many Americans, but planning ahead can help you…