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Daily Archives: February 6, 2013

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Social Security & Medicare Questions: Scam Awareness

Q:  I’ve received numerous automated phone calls offering “free” Medicare-covered items like back braces and diabetes supplies.  I’m not 65, not eligible for Medicare yet…

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Ask the Advisor: February 2013

Q:  I started widow’s benefits last year.  Do I have to declare those payments on my income taxes? A:  Yes.  Social Security benefits, no matter…

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Congressional Corner: Lowering the Price of Prescription Drugs

By U.S. Senator David Vitter (LA) Over the last several years, we’ve seen huge increases in the price of prescription drugs, and drug companies are…

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Best Ways To Save: February 2013

The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security Interview with author Mark Miller “Whatever the reason, most Americans before they retire have paid little attention to…

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Legislative Update: February 2013

Better Donut Hole Coverage — Higher Taxes Ahead By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Analyst As the Affordable Care Act continues its scheduled implementation, many seniors will…

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TSCL Continues Working For Notch Reform

TSCL has not given up our goal of Notch reform.  In recent months we have been working with long-term Notch reform allies in Congress to…

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Benefit Bulletin: February 2013

Three Programs That Help Seniors With Medicare Costs If you or a family member have limited income and have trouble paying Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket…

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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Proposed

Senators from both sides of the aisle are once again proposing a broad immigration overhaul.  Discussions so far have focused on the contentious issue of…

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Raising the Medicare Eligibility Age: How Much Would It Save?

Raising the eligibility age for Medicare from 65 to 67 is a leading option under discussion to cut government spending on Medicare.  With the Social…

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COLAs Overpay Seniors, Must Be Slashed! Deficit Cutters Say

Economists are saying that cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) overpay seniors and that recipients don’t need so much money to maintain their standard of living.  Cuts to…

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