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The Social Security Dilemma: Understanding the Basic Causes
The Motley Fool’s Sean Williams cites ten basic statistics that can help readers understand Social Security’s long-term solvency problem, from worker-to-beneficiary ratios to the potential impact of continued Congressional inactivity on the issue. Read his remarks here… Notice: The link provided…
Some Social Security Q&A
Social Security columnist Tom Margenau, in a post on tucson.com, provides answers to several common and basic questions about Social Security benefits. His article deals with spousal benefits, retroactive benefits, childresn’s benefits, and, among other topics, the frequently-asked question of “Why is…
Social Security Disability: Weighing in on the Rumors
A Lancaster, Pennsylvania attorney who deals with disability cases sets the record straight on several key comments included in a local news article, providing a fairly extensive analysis of the investigative and appeal processes accompanying claims. Read his article here……
Ticket to Work Puts People Back in the Driver’s Seat
(Social – Social Security Administration) Social Security encourages people to rejoin the workforce when they are able. Ticket to Work is our free and voluntary program that helps people get vocational rehabilitation, training, job referrals, and other employment support services.…
Strategies to Help Your Monthly Social Security Payment Meet Your Needs
Most people can start receiving their monthly Social Security benefit at age 62; however, most financial planners will often advise you to wait. The reason, the longer you can delay it, the better, if you’re in good health and don’t…
The Pros and Cons of Working as a Consultant After You Retire
Some people are often invited to continue working part time in a consulting role capacity when they retire. There are a couple of drawbacks to consider but again, there are also several upsides that make this proposition worth considering. The…
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7. During the seven-week period, you may enroll or change your Medicare plan. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article.…
Are You In Danger of Retiring without Enough Money, Blame Your Kids
According to Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, more than half of American workers are in danger of retiring without enough money. The center found that children should get at least some of the blame. Read article here… Notice: The link…
Baby Boomers Feel Financially Prepared for Retirement
According to the “New Generations Ahead Study” from Allianz Life, almost three-quarters (72%) of the Baby Boomers say they feel financially prepared for retirement. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of…
On the “Dark Web” a Social Security Number Can go for as Little as $1.00
When Equifax revealed it had been hacked, it left 143 million people vulnerable to identity theft and sent Americans scrambling to protect their credit reports. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article.…