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Where Do Obama and McCain Stand on LTC, Social Security?
With the elderly population growing by leaps and bounds, families are struggling with long-term care costs and worrying about Social Security. So what are...
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The Complete Retirement Survival Guide
Two practicing elder law attorneys offer clearly-written guidance on how to safeguard your money, health and independence.
Read moreMake Sure Your Plan Beneficiary Choices Are Up to Date
Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but don't update who will receive distributions from their retirement plans.
Read moreBanks Illegally Garnishing Social Security Benefits
The Social Security Administration's Inspector General has concluded that many banks are violating federal law by garnishing accounts that receive electronic deposits of Social...
Read moreOnline Calculator Gives Personalized Estimate of Future Social Security Benefit
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled a new online calculator that allows you to project what your monthly Social Security benefit will be...
Read moreMillions of Retirees and Vets Are Leaving Stimulus Money on the Table
More than 5 million retirees and disabled veterans who are eligible to receive a tax rebate under the economic stimulus plan have failed to...
Read moreCan an Employer Cut Retiree Health Benefits?
Some fortunate employees belong to employer-provided health care plans that carry over to retirement. But how secur...
Read moreNo End in Sight for Rising Backlog of Disability Appeals
Hundreds of thousands of Social Security disability (SSD) claimants are waiting up to three years for a resolution of their disability appeals, ...
Read moreProblems Reported with Part D Deductions from Social Security 1099 Forms
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is recommen...
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