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What’s Ahead for Social Security Administration
In an article posted today on newsok.com, Social Security Administration officials address some of the improvements ahead for the program, from easier-to-get status information to claims processing and hearing schedule information. Check it out here… Notice: The link provided above connects…
Managing the “Longevity Risk.”
Developing a financial plan to have your money last as long as you do is a challenge, no question about that. Personal enjoyment preferences aside, it’s essential to think about developing a plan to mitigate the longevity risk as best…
Why Work in Retirement?
Well, there are several good reasons, and they aren’t all related to financial issues. For example, mental engagement, physical activity, and social connections head the list of solid reasons highlight by USNews staff writer Emily Brandon in a post on money.usnews.com.…
First Amendment versus Second Amendment
On Thursday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Florida’s so called “Docs and Glocks” law violated a physician’s free speech rights. Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of…
New Budget Director and Plans for Social Security & Medicare
There’s no clear cut indication of where the chips will fall with respect to upcoming budget discussions, but one thing is clear: Mick Mulvaney will play a key role in whatever happens. Eric Pianin of the Fiscal Times takes a…
Receiving Housing Benefits? A Trip to Social Security May Not Be Necessary
(Source: Social Security Administration) Social Security is constantly evolving to make your life easier. If you are currently receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and are reapplying for benefits, or are assisting someone with…
A Reminder on Social Security Taxation
MoneyTips.com, in a post today on www.huffingtonpost.com, providers a reminder on the rules of taxation applied to Social Security or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) income. From a planning standpoint, it’s good to be aware of these rules as one sets their…
Some Thoughts on the Social Security Earnings Penalty
It’s a topic that sometimes catches early claimants off-guard, and in any event it’s a little confusing at times because of its structure, but the Earnings Penalty faced by Social Security beneficiaries remaining in the workforce before attaining full retirement…
More on the Gun-Ban Reversal
The reversal this week of the Social Security Administration (SSA) regulation that would have denied Second and Fourth Amendment rights to tens of thousands of citizens who do not pose a danger to themselves or others has provoked a storm of media controversy. As…
Retirement Surprises – Keep Health Care Cost in Mind!
Information published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute suggests that married couples retiring at age 65 will need more than a quarter of a million dollars to obtain a “90% certainty that they can cover healthcare expenses in retirement (Medicare Part B…