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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…
Americans Averaged $1,404
The average American Social Security benefits payable in the past twelve months has been $1,404; however, that amount is averaged across all newly awarded recipients, regardless of age and may not be the best reference point for you. Read article…
Silver Lining
For some income investors, there’s a silver lining to the Federal Reserve rate increases. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL (internet address) for this link is valid…
Millennials are Starting Earlier than the Baby Boomers
The findings of the Natixis 2016 Retirement Plan Participant Study found Millennials with access to a 401(k) began saving at the age of 23 compared to 31 for Baby Boomers. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects…
What If I’m Living or Working Abroad?
In Tom Margenau column appearing on Tucson.com, he answers two readers’ questions on living and working abroad and how it will affect their Social Security benefits. Read his answers here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the…