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Retirement strategy for those in their 40’s
When you’re in your 40’s and consumed with raising your family and keeping your head above the financial waters, planning for retirement can seem like something that can be put off. But in reality, this is exactly the time when…
Medicare outpatient services can sometimes cost more than inpatient services
Because of some idiosyncrasies in Medicare’s billing processes, outpatient services for some procedures may end up costing you more than they would if you were admitted to the hospital. Heart stents are the examples used, but how your hospital visit is classified can…
The big mistake that too many working people make.
About 28% of participants in a work-sponsored 401(k) plan take early withdrawals from that plan, which is a big mistake according to this Fox Business article by Michael Douglass. Early withdrawal is usually done for what is perceived at the…
Can I get Social Security if I’m out of the country?
Planning to be out of the country for an extended period of time? If so, you may wonder if you can still receive your Social Security payments, and the answer to that is yes, if you remain eligible by Social…
The basics about Medicare
Medicare can often seem complicated, but there are some basic facts that tell you what you really need to know about enrolling and how the parts of Medicare work. This article by Maurie Backman appears at madison.com and gives you the…
Bewildering number of choices often result in wrong retirement decisions
You’ve probably already noticed the extensive number of 401(k) investment choices and the number of Medicare Part D options you have available to you. The problem is, having so many choices available is often so bewildering that people make the…
The Social Security Administration’s “Blog”
Josh Weller is a Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration, and in this article appearing at the Brush News-Tribune website he explains how to use SSA’s online “blog” to get help and find information on just about any…
Many baby boomers are approaching retirement with too little savings
With about 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, you may be wondering how well they are prepared for retirement. A recent survey shows the level of savings by category, but reveals that about half of all baby boomers have…
Twelve Social Security tips
As a take-off from the song “Twelve Days of Christmas”, Brian Hewitt, a District Manager for the Social Security Administration, gives you his version of the “Twelve Sites of Social Security”, which offers you 12 tips for using the SSA resources…
Keeping our Disability Programs Updated
(Source – social security.gov) As we continue to reflect on the 60th anniversary of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) this year, it’s worth noting some of the ways the program has evolved over time. Continue reading here… Notice: The link provided…