Category: Money and Business
Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Need To Know
Many people plan for their future by investing money in the stock market, paying off their home and mapping out the travel and adventure they will experience in retirement. Yet, few people plan for the possibility of becoming disabled and unable to work. Studies show one in four of today’s 20-years-olds will become disabled before the age of 67, yet 70 percent of the private workforce has no long-term disability insurance and does not understand the disability benefits that are available to them through the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Retirement Stats Every Baby Boomer Should Know
Worried about retirement? You’re not alone. A large number of workers nearing the end of their careers are learning the hard way that retirement is expensive and that most older Americans simply aren’t prepared. If you’re thinking of retiring in the not-so-distant future, here are a few facts you should be aware of.
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Potential Social Security Compromises Donald Trump Could Make as President
Social Security plays a major role in ensuring the financial well-being of our nation’s retired workforce. The latest survey from national pollster Gallup found that almost 60% of all seniors rely on their Social Security checks to be a “major” contributor of their monthly income, while another 28% expect their benefits check to be a “minor” source of monthly income. That’s nearly nine in 10 retired workers who could be in financial trouble if Social Security weren’t there for them.
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Getting a Bargain on Senior Auto Insurance
The fact that Americans of Medicare age pay less on average for car insurance than most of their younger counterparts seems to say something good about the driving ability of older Americans. Continue reading “Getting a Bargain on Senior Auto Insurance” »
Is the IRS Violating HIPAA Medical Record Privacy Laws?
In recent weeks the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has garnered plenty of publicity it would probably rather do without.
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