Most analysts believe that switching to a more – stingy measure of inflation to determine annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will form a key provision to larger government-wide deficit reduction legislation. The idea received the blessing of President Obama who offered … Continued
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Major Immigration Reform Legislation Moving in Congress
Congress is coming together on immigration legislation that would provide work authorization and access to Social Security numbers to millions of immigrants who worked here illegally. A new TSCL research report based on data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) … Continued
Ask the Advisor: April/May 2013
Q: I order my prescriptions through the mail to save money. Recently when my expensive brand drug went generic, I switched to a new, less expensive, drug plan. Shortly thereafter, I received an unordered shipment of the expensive brand drug … Continued
Best Ways To Save: April/May 2013
Insurance for Old Age: Are Annuities A Good Idea? Having income to supplement Social Security benefits that lasts your entire life, no matter how long you live, is a challenge for many seniors. If you don’t get a sizable pension … Continued
Best Ways To Save: April/May 2013
How Can We Maximize Our Social Security Payments? Q: I’m 66, still working, and have not started benefits. If I start benefits now I would get $1,863 per month. My wife turns 64 this year and would like to start … Continued
89% of Seniors Say Expenses Rising More Than Current Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Alexandria, VA (April, 2013) President Obama’s new budget proposal would trim Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). Proponents say it’s a relatively minor technical fix that calls for switching to a “more accurate” and more slowly-growing measure of inflation — the … Continued
March 2013: Newsday
“New Poll By The Senior Citizens League: Majority Feel “No Budget, No Pay” Gets Congress Back On Track“
March 2013: Indianapolis Business Journal
“New Poll By The Senior Citizens League: Majority Feel “No Budget, No Pay” Gets Congress Back On Track“
March 2013: Beyond the DOW
“New Poll By The Senior Citizens League: Majority Feel “No Budget, No Pay” Gets Congress Back On Track“
March 2013: Street IQ
New Poll By The Senior Citizens League: Majority Feel “No Budget, No Pay” Gets Congress Back On Track