Q: I'm 63, married, and recently earned about $24,000 a year until I got laid off in March. My wife is younger but only receives a small income from providing part-time day care services. We don't have any savings. I'm n ...
Daily Archives: May 1, 2014
Ask The Advisor: Congress Salaries and COLA
How Much Did Congress Earn Last Year? Q: Can you tell me how much members of Congress earned last year after shutting down the government? Did they receive a COLA for 2014? I've heard conflicting stories. A: Member ...
Best Ways to Save: May 2014
Home Equity Lending Making A Comeback, But Is It Right For You? Home values are starting to rise again, and so is home equity lending. While more lenders are making loans, is tapping the equity in your home the smart ...
Legislative Update: May 2014
Is June The "Sweet Spot" For Immigration Reform? By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Assistant Last June, lawmakers in the Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform package that totaled 1,200 pages and laid out a p ...
Benefit Bulletin: 2014 COLA Repeal
Military Retiree COLA Cut Attempt Shot Down — Prelude To Next Battle? In the face of bipartisan outrage, Congress swiftly repealed a recently - enacted cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) cut before it could go into effe ...
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