Social Security benefits have lost 34 percent of their buying power since 2000 according to the latest data in an annual study by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). During that period annual Cost of Living Adjustments (C ...
Daily Archives: July 5, 2012
Public Opinion Can Sway Votes In Congress!
Take Our TSCL Monthly Poll Changes are looming for Medicare and Social Security. Make your opinion count. Visit TSCL online at www.SeniorsLeague.org and take our monthly poll. We’ll announce the results in upcoming is ...
Social Security Trustees: Legislative Action Needed “ASAP”
The Social Security and Medicare trustees recently released their annual reports amidst controversy over the numbers. The Social Security trustees say that program financing is eroding faster than anticipated, and the di ...
FAQ: How Would Switching To the “Chained” CPI Affect Social Security Benefits?
Pending budget decisions over dwindling government funds will likely once again trigger a high-stakes battle over how to reduce the nation’s debt. A proposal that would reduce the rate of growth in annual Social Security ...
Why Your Healthcare Costs Are So High
Eight Questions You Should Always Ask Your Doctor By Mary Johnson Nine prominent physician groups recently released lists of 45 common tests and treatments they say are often unnecessary. The problem is costing you ...
Benefit Bulletin: July 2012
Ten Questions For Your Next Town Hall Members of Congress and candidates frequently schedule town halls. Voters get an opportunity to ask questions and to learn the candidates’ positions on key issues. Be prepared by ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: July 2012
Q: Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said he will not enroll in Medicare on his 65th birthday. How does that work? I’ll turn 65 in September and have excellent health coverage that I would prefer to keep. A: Befo ...
Legislative Update: July 2012
Seniors Speak Out: TSCL Delivers Petition Tsunami To Congress By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Analyst This year, we challenged our members to be more vocal than ever about their Social Security and Medicare concerns ...
Congressional Corner: Protect Medicare For Today And Save It For The Future
By Representative Alan Nunnelee (MS-1) Protecting Medicare for current beneficiaries and saving it for future generations is one of my most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress. It is no secret that demo ...
Ask the Advisor: July 2012
What is the status of the Social Security Totalization Agreement With Mexico? Q: Could you tell me the status of the Social Security agreement with Mexico? There hasn’t seemed to be much news about it recently. If we ...
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