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‘Pre-Hospice’ Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) Gerald Chinchar isn’t quite at the end of life, but the end is not far away. The 77-year-old fell twice last year, shattering his hip and femur, and now gets around his San…
Dealing with the dearth of retirement savings–What are people willing to do?
So much has been written about the absence of adequate of financial resources accumulated by the waves of retirees anticipated in the years ahead, but not a whole lot has been said about what those in dire straits might be…
Taxation of Social Security Benefits–Seniors Speak Out
Given the almost non-existent Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) of the past few years, and when examined in the light of growing costs for the types of things vital to survival in your senior years, is it any wonder that…
More on Planning for Retirement–A “mySocialSecurity” Account can Help
Social Security Administration district manager Brian L. Hewitt explains the ways that a “mySocialSecurity” account can help you plan for your retirement years. From knowing when you can retire to what your specific benefits are, this feature can assist you in managing…
Knowing where you stand now with Social Security will pay off
(Source: Social Security Administration) For most people, Social Security is a mystery. We see that 6.2 percent deduction on our pay stubs and wonder: What does it mean for my financial future? The answers: A lot. And not enough. After…
Retirement Planning–The Long View is Critical
It doesn’t really matter how far away retirement might be, it’s important at any age to be constantly evaluating and re-thinking the key elements of your financial plan for those later years. The rules change, your situation changes, and any…
Americans are Dying with an Average of $62,000 of Debt
According to data provided to Credit.com by credit bureau Experian, 73% of consumers had outstanding debt when they were reported as dead. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The…
If Your IRA Holds an Annuity, it May Affect Your RMD
If your IRA holds an annuity, you may or may not have to include its value when figuring your RMD. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet…
Army Reserve Soldiers Prepare for Retirement
(Source – www.usar.army.mil) U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers should begin planning for retirement as soon as they join the service, according to Maj. Quana Wright, retirement services officer in charge for the 99th Regional Support Command Army Retirement Services Office. Read…
Bill to Help Small Business Retirement Plans
A bill that will direct the Department of Labor and the Treasury Department to allow employers and sole-proprietors participating in retirement plans administered in the same way to file a single aggregated Form 5500 was introduced in both the House…