Latest News
Did Life Expectancy Play a Part in Determining Social Security?
Is Newt Gingrich’s statement true: “We adopted the modern Social Security system at a time when the average person died before they were old enough to get Social Security.” Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers…
Why the Federal Open Market Committee Decision is Important
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will decide on Wednesday, December 14th whether to raise the federal funds target rate, interest rates that banks and credit unions use to loan money to each other. So why is this important to…
Is Medicare in more Trouble than Social Security?
In Keith Speights’ column for The Motely Fool, he explains why Medicare is in worse shape than Social Security. 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)…
Your “To Do” list should contain these ltems
We all make them, the dreaded “To Do” list for our everyday life, but have you made one for your retirement? If not, you may want to consider doing so and include these items on it. Read article here… Notice: The…
Three Reasons
There are three reasons you may want to think about before you make your retirement official. 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…
Another Proposal to Permanent Fix for Social Security
Congressman Sam Johnson of Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee, proposed a “plan to permanently save Social Security. Read article here… AMAC, likewise, has crafted a proposed legislative framework designed to ensure Social Security’s solvency without increasing…
Baby Boomers and the Wellness Market
Anti-aging products have seen steady growth in the past few years thanks to an influx of Baby Boomer and Gen X customers. This market is slated to take in $151.8 Billion in 2016 alone. Generation X makes up the bulk…
Boomers and Modern Marketing
Baby Boomer business owners could quickly be left behind if they have not yet adopted newer marketing techniques. The marketing world has evolved quickly in the past few years and many older business owners may have missed it. In a…
Inspector General on Waiting Times in Field Offices
This month a report was released by the Office of the Inspector General in regards to customer service at Social Security field offices. Their findings have shown that even as visitors to these offices have waned over previous years, wait…
The Dangers of Taking Early Benefits
Taking Social Security benefits early may sound like a good idea, but it could end up hurting you in the long run. Even those who have little to nothing in retirement savings could benefit from waiting to start collecting Social Security.…