Some states — not all — impose income taxes on Social Security. Residents of West Virginia will be happy to see their home state come off that list by 2022. Next year, West Virginians will be able to exclude 35% of their Social Security from their taxable income. The following year that percentage will raise… Continue Reading
“It’s irresponsible for Congress to keep ignoring a preventable crisis. We must put in place a responsible process now to prevent dramatic cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare or be forced to enact massive tax hikes down the road, both of which would be devastating to middle class Americans. We have a duty… Continue Reading
Giving up the drink you rely on to get going each morning can be tough. But experts are warning that some popular morning beverages could be negatively impacting your health, especially for the over 50 crowd. Pumpkin spice lattes, iced frappuccinos and premade smoothies are high in sugars and fats. Another common offender, soda, is… Continue Reading
Social Security scams are nothing new. The newest scam that the Federal Trade Commission is warning seniors about is a robocall, warning the recipient that all their benefits are being cancelled. The best thing you can do if you receive this type of call is to simply hang up the phone and report the scam… Continue Reading
A coding error on the part of the Social Security Administration caused the agency to send out incorrect “On Request” paper statements. These faulty statements were sent in response to information requests via the SSA-7004 paper form. According to the SSA, the incorrect statements were sent to those, born in 1955, 1956 or 1957 were… Continue Reading
Every year the Social Security Administration releases a list of the most popular baby names from the previous year, based on requests for Social Security numbers. It’s always interesting to see which names are rising/falling in popularity, how pop culture is affecting name choices and what classic names are holding steady in the rankings. The… Continue Reading
Our friends over at The Seniors Center have recently launched two countdown to insolvency websites to warn the public about the looming funding crisis facing the Social Security system. “SocialSecurityInsolvencyClock.org and SocialSecurityDefaultClock.org were started with a simple idea in mind,” said The Seniors Center President Dan Perrin. “We need to make Social Security insolvency something… Continue Reading
No one wants to end up on hold with the Social Security Administration. Between holds, transfers and explaining your request to each new individual you’re connected with, a simple request can take hours. Luckily, you can probably do a lot more online that you’ve realized. The Motley Fool has put together a list of 15… Continue Reading
When you welcome a new baby into the world, it is natural to want to spend as much time as possible with them – holding them, feeding them, and introducing them to the world. Unfortunately, the current state of family and parental leave in the United States can often make it quite difficult to get… Continue Reading
Sometimes you just can’t avoid the snack cravings. And with all the tasty chips, candies and cookies out there, it can be hard to make good choices when it comes to curbing your appetite. Popsugar has put together a list of 25 low-sugar snacks that have less than six grams of sugar per servings –… Continue Reading