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100,000 Have Replaced Their Social Security Cards Online
(Source – Social Security Matters) Losing an important document, like a Social Security card, can sometimes be a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be. Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey, not just when you’re ready to retire.…
Short on Retirement Funds? Here’s Something to Take a Look At.
The Stanford Center on Longevity, which has as its mission the redesign of long life, has taken a look at situations where individuals find themselves short on the funding they may need to ensure a comfortable retirement. Their recent project, conducted…
SSNRI and Its Impact on Cyber Security
The impending removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare cards, a mandate of the Social Security Number Removal Initiative, should position the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to substantially improve security for program participants. Read an analysis of the SSNRI…
Social Security and Medicare Premiums – What’s the Link?
In an article posted on www.federaltimes.com, writer Carten Cordell explains the link between Social Security’s COLA provision and the “hold harmless” provision associated with Medicare Part B premium rates. Check it out here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the…
Millennials and Social Security – A Short Video
Millennials, that generation falling into the birth year range from late-1970s/early 1980s to the mid-1990s/early-2000s, share in the concerns for the future of Social Security. No surprise there. Here’s a five-minute video posted at mashable.com that puts some ocntext to these concerns.…
Interesting Social Security Statistics
The folks at MoneyTips.com have published am infographic presenting an array of information about Social Security and the level of reliance that Americans place on it. Compiled from a variety of sources, the statistics provide a fairly complete picture of…
Lifting restrictions on nurses can help the VA deliver better care for veterans
(By Catherine Georges for STAT) My number one imperative is to address the access issue among veterans.” Continue reading article here…… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The URL (internet address)…
The Importance of Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement
In an article posted on www.kiplinger.com, Investment Adviser Richard W. Paul examines the impending dilemma many people face in dealing with health care costs in their later years. The article focuses on the importance of having–and maintaining–a realistic plan. Read the…
Retirement Readiness–Where do you stand?
Depending on which population demographic you’re in, your views on how ready you think you’ll be when it’s time to shift into retirement vary. In an article by Employee Benefit News Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Mayer, some thoughts on assessing you state of readiness…
Survey Says: Confusion Reigns on the Retirement Savings Front
The 2016 TIAA Lifetime Income Survey produced some concerning statistics regarding Americans and their understanding of the financial aspects of retirement planning. From the more than 50% of survey respondents who weren’t aware of how much they’ve saved to the more than…