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Discover a Whole World of Retirement Possibilities
(Source – Social Security Matters) Christopher Columbus might be one of the most famous explorers in America. He’s credited with discovering the New World, though Native Americans were here long before the Italian sailor. Centuries later, there are new horizons…
Medicare Premium Increases Again in Focus
Once again, the potential of a substantial rise in Medicare premiums is looming for a large portion of current beneficiaries. The issue is discussed in a post by Motley Fool’s Sean Williams…Read the article here… Notice: The link provided…
Taking a look at Social Security Calculators…
The best way to start planning for your future is by creating a “My Social Security” account online. With My Social Security, you can verify your earnings, get your Social Security Statement, and much more – all from the comfort…
Potential Retirement Surprises
There’s no substitute for sound planning to secure your retirement. Still, there are unplanned hurdles that often crop up that most of us need to think about. An article by Forbes contributor Joel Johnson can help you prepare for these…
Ride-Sharing Businesses Targeting Seniors
Uber and Lyft are relatively new businesses that Millennials have been using since their inception. They serve the same role as a cab, but can be summoned and paid for through an app on a smartphone. They are commonly used…
Disability Benefits: Protection against the Unexpected
(Source: Social Security Matters) Disability is unpredictable and can happen to any person, at any age. Millions of Americans live with disabilities that are the result of a sudden traumatic event or onset of a serious medical condition. Social Security…
Who Does Social Security Help?
Social Security effects tens of millions of Americans, there are almost 60 million current beneficiaries. The average annual pay out to these beneficiaries is $14,776 and covers retirees, disabled persons, and children. Sometimes it can be easy to forget how…
Debunking some of the sources of stress in retirement planning
People in the throes of developing a financial strategy for their retirement years face considerable stress, but how much of its caused by the advice they’re given? This Huffington Post article by Interscan Corporation’s Michael D, Shaw provides some thoughts on…
More advice for married couples
In the wake of this year’s changes to the rules for spousal benefits, there are still steps couples can take to maximize their Social Security benefits. Certified Financial Planner Paul Norr, in a post on www.financial-planning.com, takes a look some strategies…
FAQ: Hospital Observation Care Can Be Costly For Medicare Patients
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) Some seniors think Medicare made a mistake. Others are stunned when they find out that being in a hospital even for a couple of days doesn’t always mean they were actually admitted. Continue reading…