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Divorce and Spousal Benefit Provisions–Understanding the Rules
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to the determination of Social Security spousal benefit eligibility. This article by National Law Review explains the considerations that go along with timing of divorce filings. Check it out here… Notice: The…
Improper Medicare Payments
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently released a report stating Medicare made improper payments to providers on behalf of prisoners in 2013 and 2014 in the amount of $34 million. Read article here… Notice: The…
The Latest on COLA for 2017
Regarding the 2017 Social Security cots-of-living adjustment (COLA), Max Gulker, PHD, Senior Research Fellow at American Institute for Economic Research, reports “with 90 percent confidence that it will increase between 0.2 percent and 0.5 percent.” In an article posted on www.aier.org, Gulker…
A Secure Retirement for All
(Source – Social Security Administration) Having a secure retirement is an important pillar of strength for the middle class in America. Yet, it is unavailable to too many workers in our country. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re acutely aware of…
AMAC Calls on Candidates to Address Obamacare and Social Security Before the 2016 Presidential Elections
They need to tell us that these issues are important to them. WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 7 –With the 2016 Presidential Election just about a month away, the Association of Mature American Citizens is calling on the candidates to start focusing…
Healthcare Inflation…Something to Keep in Mind
With healthcare costs escalating at 6% over the past 50 years, and with projections for continued cost growth in the years ahead, it’s critical that retirement financial plans pat adequate attention to this issue. Check out this article by The…
Retiring to the “Last Frontier”?
Alaska vs. the Sunny South…might be a tough choice for some, but if you want to spend your retirement years in the most tax-friendly state in the U.S. (according to Kiplinger), you’ll want to head Northwest. Money Talks News writer Karla Bowsher…
The Plight of Seniors–Some Real Comments
An article posted on www.poconorecord.com by Howard Frank provides a stark look at the problems faced by seniors. While it’s a Northeast Pennsylvania local article, it provides a generally accurate look at what America’s seniors face across the country, with situations exacerbated…
Year-end Planning for Retirement Optimization
We’re into the fourth quarter now and, while many of us look toward the run-up to the holiday season (and, of course, the Super Bowl), many others look toward steps that need to be taken to shore up their savings…
Drawing Benefits at Age 62–Some Situations Where it Makes Sense
So much of the popular media casts a disapproving eye on the option of filing for Social Security benefits at the earliest possible age (62), and that’s for solid, long-term strategic reasons. But what if your circumstances are such that these…