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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…
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…