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Stress in Retirement: A Look at How it Affects Folks
For some folks, the stress that came along with worklife doesn’t go away in retirement. So says a study led by Manchester University, examining 1,143 high, middle and low-grade civil servants working in London. The topic was also featured in…
A Quick Summary of the “Right Way” to Approach Social Security
Social Security in total can be quite complex and daunting, with it’s thousands of rules, counter-rules, and interpretations. But the initial approach to the program can be simplified by following a few basic steps, as outlined in an article by…
Seniors as Entrepreneurs? Another way to augment Social Security
A joint study by Syracuse University and Aalto University suggests that seniors starting their own business might be a source of not only financial security in later years, but also a substantial quality of life improvement. Citing flexibility and the attractiveness…
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…