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Social Security is improving electronic access to provide more efficient service
Social Security is updating their electronic interface with clients by enabling many more documents to be sent to them by email or online. This is improving services by greatly diminishing snail mail and visits to their offices. VA news has…
Average Social Security Earnings in 2024
The average Social Security income shows why retirees need to also depend on other income, such as savings or (hopefully) a pension. Social Security as only meant to cover about 40% of post retirement expenses, as explained in this article…
New RNC Platform – 20 key issues to be prioritized
This article by Ayelet Sheffy on July 8th for Business Insider reveals the priorities of the Trump campaign, including everything from economics to the open border to Social Security and Medicare. The platform helps give voters a clear view of…
How much do People Earn on Social Security?
This article by Kailey Hagen for the Motley Fool was published on July 6, 2024. She looks at the “average amount” of Social Security earned by a typical couple. Read here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content…
Will a recent Supreme Court Ruling affect Disability Rights?
According to Michelle Diament for Disability Scoop on July 8 2024 the Supreme Court ruling with overturned a 40 year precedent could change the way some disability rules and laws are interpreted. This could lead to legal issues for those…
Smart Ways to Save for Retirement
Information provided by Becca Stanek for The Week US published on July 8, 2024 on how much you will need in your retirement years. Several different strategies and suggestions are given depending on your own situation and age. Read here……
A Different Spin on What to do with Social Security
The attached article by Austin Smith for 247 Wall St published on July 8, 2024 gives a different perspective for a Social Security solution. Trump has hinted that he may have a totally different way to handle the insolvency issue…
Congressional Subcommittee field hearing focuses on WEP & GPO
Friday’s Congressional Subcommittee led by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) offered public sector workers an opportunity to express their concerns with Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The hearing led off with comments from a…
Will Medicare and Social Security be Available to the Next Generation?
Surveys show many Americans are concerned that Medicare and Social Security will not be there for them. This anxiety is fueled by the inaction of Congress to resolve the solvency issue. Read this article by Austin Denean for The National…
Learn about Social Security’s “Do Over” Option
Social Security has a little known rule called the “Do Over” option which can be helpful to early filers. You have the opportunity to stop your benefits and pay back what you have received with 1 year. This wipes the…