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Taking Social Security at full retirement age often makes sense, but not always.
Many Social Security Advisors can easily make the argument for taking your benefits at your full retirement age. But there are at least a few good reasons why either taking earlier or waiting until later than your full retirement age…
Are you about to apply for Social Security? Read this first
Chances are that you will someday soon be at that age when you can file for Social Security, but there are a lot of things you should consider before you actually decide when you should apply. These include how much…
Trump’s 2018 Budget: No Social Security Cuts, but the Need for Reform Hasn’t Gone Away
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reports that Social Security and Medicare will not be subjected to any cuts in the proposed 2018 federal budget. While that may be a good thing in the short run, it’s clear that the programs’…
AMAC Foundation 2014 Health Care Symposium Speaker Expected to Head FDA
(By Sheila Kaplan for STAT) WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a longtime drug industry financier and advocate for deregulation, to run the Food and Drug Administration, according to a source familiar with the plan. Continue reading…
Pros and Cons of Suspending Social Security Benefits
There may be valid reasons why Social Security recipients might want to consider suspending their monthly benefits, with the most likely being to allow the monthly check to grow for the future. The Motley Fool’s Matthew Frankel examines the issue in…
Report Cites Confusion Faced by Medicare Participants
A study conducted by the Medicare Rights Center indicates that many seniors attempting to navigate Medicare face a daunting task, especially in understanding the nuances of Part B coverage. The study report also indicates that Medicare Advantage poses comprehension difficulties, as…
The Benefits of Filing at FRA
If you’re a “middle of the road” type person, you’ll likely be waiting until your full retirement age (FRA) to file for benefits. There are some logical reasons for doing this, rather than filing early or late. In a post…
Understanding Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can produce savings for working Americans. In an article posted on www.fool.com, Dan Caplinger covers the basics on how FSAs work, along with an update on recent IRS changes that make the year-end balance dilemma a little…
273 physician groups urge CMS to move forward with APMs in Medicare Advantage
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) In a letter to CMS, 273 physician groups and independent practice associations called on the agency to develop advanced alternative payment model incentives for physicians assuming risk in Medicare Advantage contracts with health plans,…
You, Women’s History, and the Power of Social Security
(Source: Social Security Administration) March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face. Nearly 60 percent of the people receiving Social Security benefits are women, and…