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Labor force growth bodes well for Social Security
The addition of 153,000 workers to American payrolls means more contributors to Social Security, despite a tenth of a percent drop in the workforce participation rate, CNSBews’ Morning Managing Editor Susan Jones examines the numbers in an article posted today on…
Dealing with the death of a spouse…steps that need to be taken
Losing a spouse is clearly one of life’s most traumatic occurrences, with grief and emotional upheaval often compounded by worry over what to do next. In an article posted on www.forbes.com, Certified Financial Planner Justin Goodbread provides some advice on key…
Transitioning into retirement…One possible approach
Taking the leap into retirement life–that is, life without a full-time job and a steady paycheck–can be a frightening proposition for many. But, as Ingrid Case of Money highlights in a post on time.com’s Money page, seeking opportunities as a consultant with…
Dispelling the “Social Security is an Entitlement” myth
USA TODAY Network’s Paul Fain, in a post www.knoxnews.com takes a look at what he describes as one of today’s strongest addictions–the concept of entitlements and the reliance that leads to the “amazing ability of humans to quickly convert “wants” to “needs”…
“Robo-Services” Poised to Play Larger Role in Retirement Planning
Reuters’ columnist Mark Miller reports that some combination of robotics and cybernetic organism (a.k.a., cyborg) could possibly be the source of financial advice for many in the years ahead. In a post on www.reuters.com, Miller describes a future where “technology actually will…
Adding Additional Security to Protect What’s Important to You
(Source: Social Security Administration) Social Security continues to evaluate and improve how we protect what’s important to you. We take this responsibility seriously, and we have a robust cyber-security program in place to help protect the personal information you entrust…
Drug Coverage Denied By Medicare? How Seniors Can Fight Back
(By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News) Kenneth Buss had taken Xarelto, a blood thinner, for more than a year when his mail-order pharmacy refused a request to refill his prescription several weeks ago. Buss, 79 and prone to dangerous blood…
Another Plug for Financial Literacy
Steve Vernon of Moneywatch adds his voice to recent media posts about the importance of improving financial literacy across all generations, Citing the American College Center for Retirement Income’s recently released retirement income literacy quiz as a worthwhile tool for understanding what you…
Retirement Challenges for Women: Things to Consider
A statistically longer lifespan for women requires a different perspective on retirement financial planning, with the implications of lower Social Security benefits, more years of health care costs, and potentially more years of nursing home costs requiring strategic attention. In…
401k Plans Appear to be on a Rebound
The results of a recent Gallup poll point toward an uptick in the number of future retirees expecting their 401(k) or other retirement savings account to be a major source of income in their golden years, according to an article by…