Monday, November 18, 2024

Social Security Fairness Act Passes U.S. House, Heads for Senate Approval

Social Security Fairness Act Passes U.S. House, Heads for Senate Approval

Snippet of Article: "...The answer now lies in the U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), which would repeal both the WEP and GPO that reduce or even eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of workers..."

Source: www.texasaft.org




Sunday, November 17, 2024

Everything You Can Try if You Can’t Hear Dialog in Movies and Shows

Title: Everything You Can Try if You Can’t Hear Dialog in Movies and Shows

Article Snip: "...Tweak these settings and stop missing out on what’s being said. ..."

Reference: www.wired.com
Health,Hearing,Tips for Retirement,






Wednesday, November 6, 2024

America Wins | Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, defying the odds again

Title: Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, defying the odds again

Article Snip: "Trump, 78, was on course for an Electoral College landslide over Vice President Kamala Harris after he reversed his 2020 losses in the crucial states of Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. ...“We’re going to help our country heal,” Trump added, “and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders … fix everything about our country.” ..."

Reference: nypost.com
The Party of Unity Wins (Republicans),Trump Wins, America Wins, Retirees Win with Trump, Popular Vote Win, Electoral College Winner (2024),






Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Wallethub | Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live

Wallethub | Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live

Title:

Article Snip: "...veteran homelessness is still a big problem, and there are over 33,000 homeless veterans. Some states offer better conditions for those who have served our country, though. To help military veterans find the best places in which to settle down, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 19 key indicators of livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness. They range from the share of military skill-related jobs to veteran income growth to the availability of VA health facilities. ..."

Reference: wallethub.com






Trump Has the Best Plan of Action for Retirees | Eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, Lower Taxes ...

Title: Donald Trump presidency could have pros and cons for retirees, according to financial observers.

Article Snip: "...

    Eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits
    Encourage lower interest rates
    Extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
...
"

Reference: usnews.com
Trump Agenda,Trump is Best for Retired Americans, Retirees and the Positive Trump Agenda,






Monday, November 4, 2024

Amazon One Medical Healthcare Service (Prime Members Only)

Title: Amazon One Medical Healthcare Service

Article Snip: "...Taking care of your health has never been easier. Get 24/7 virtual care for common conditions with One Medical..."

Reference: health.amazon.com
Amazon One Medical Healthcare Service






Thursday, October 31, 2024

Get the New 'Medicare & You' Handbook for 2025 (PDF)

Title: Get the New 'Medicare & You' Handbook for 2025

Article Snip: "six ways Medicare will change next year, according to this official Medicare guide. ...The Medicare handbook has many formats

There are multiple formats of the "Medicare & You" handbook available for download. Whether English is your second language or if you suffer from impaired vision — you should be able to find one to suit your needs.

A large print edition can be found here, you can access an audio version here and you can download copies in e-book or Mobi formats here. A braille edition can be requested by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and you can also make the request online through your Medicare.gov account. ...
"



Reference: www.kiplinger.com
'Medicare & You' Handbook for 2025






Monday, October 28, 2024

Trump Offers More Help 'Action' for Americans | Trump unveils new tax break for family caregivers at Madison Square Garden rally

Title: Donald Trump unveils new tax break for family caregivers at Madison Square Garden rally

Article Snip: "...Former President Donald Trump revealed a new tax break policy aimed at family caregivers at the start of his address to a packed Madison Square Garden Sunday night.

“I’m announcing a new policy today that I will support a tax credit for family caregivers who take care of a parent or a loved one...
"

Reference:nypost.com
Taxes,Trump Agenda, Tax break for family caregivers (Trump), Caregiver Tax Help (Trump),






Retired Americans Suffering on Social Security Income (SSI) During Four Years of Democrat Rule Want Trump To Help Them

Title: I’m a Retiree: 5 Reasons I Believe Voting for Trump Is What’s Best for Social Security

Article Snip: "...According to Drew, Trump comes across as the more credible candidate because she believes he follows through on his promises. “I personally trust Trump because he does what he says he will do; he will stop the taxation of Social Security..."

Reference: finance.yahoo.com
Trump is Best for Retired Americans, SSI Taxes, Social Security,






Saturday, October 26, 2024

Mapped: Retirement-Age Adults (65 and Older) Still Working By State

Title: Mapped: Retirement-Age Workers by U.S. State

Article Snip: "...More and more older adults in the U.S. are choosing to continue to work well into their retirement years.
br> Overall growth in the 65 and older population, higher cost of living, and various social factors have led to a growing share of older adults in the American workforce.

This map shows the percentage of U.S. adults 65 and older who are still working by state using figures from a LendingTree analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data....
"

Reference: www.visualcapitalist.com
Retirement-Age Adults (65 and Older) Still Working By State






Friday, October 25, 2024

Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.

Title: Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.

Article Snip: "...Many insurers are making significant changes in 2025. Deductibles and prescription drug costs will become more expensive for some Medicare recipients — and it could impact whether older Americans can afford healthcare. ..."

Reference: www.businessinsider.com
Medicare, 2025,






Bold Promise by Trump | Trump Says He Will Cut Energy Bills In ‘Half’ and End Damaging Sanctuary Cities

Title: Trump Says He Will Cut Energy Bills In ‘Half’ During Fox News Town Hall

Article Snip: "...“I’m making this pledge here,” Trump said. “But I have made it a couple of days before,” Trump teased. “Your energy bill, which is a very big bill, will be down 50 percent starting one year from Jan. 20.”...“We’re going to end all sanctuary cities in the United States, and we’re going to go back to normalcy,” Trump responded. “And we’re going to have law and order."

Reference: thefederalist.com
Jan. 2026 Your Energy Bill Will Be Cut in Half Under Trump, Trump Agenda,

Note: On this date (10/25/2024; 7:18 AM Central), Crude Oil WTI (NYM $/bbl) opened at $70.79






Monday, October 21, 2024

Thanks to Harris and Biden, The American Dream is Gone for Retirees and the Lower-Income Middle Class

Title: Achieving the American Dream has never been more expensive — and hefty price tag increased by $1M in just a year

Article Snip: "...The price of the American Dream now stands at $4.4 million — a mind-boggling $1 million more than what it cost just a year ago and $1 million more than what most individuals earn in a lifetime, according to Investopedia. ..."

Reference: finance.yahoo.com
The American Dream Has Been Stolen by Harris and Biden, Inflation, Destruction of Social Security,Destruction of the Working Class,






Compare the costs of Medigap plans in your area

Title: Compare the costs of Medigap plans in your area

Article Snip: "...In Original Medicare, you generally pay some of the costs for approved services. Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) is extra insurance you can buy from a private company to help pay your out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover...."

Reference: www.medicare.gov
Original Medicare, Compare the costs of Medigap plans in your area,






Saturday, October 19, 2024

Why do doctors not like Medicare Advantage plans?

Title: Why do doctors not like Medicare Advantage plans?

Article Snip: "...Many doctors and healthcare physicians don't like Medicare Advantage plans due to coverage restrictions, limited networking, and overpayment rates, which cause increasing difficulties for patients. Since pre-authorization and referral requirements often impede patients' needs, doctors refuse to accept these plans. ..."

Reference: silveredgeadvisors.com
Why do doctors not like Medicare Advantage plans?






What is Medicare Part B and why do I need it?

Title: What is Medicare Part B and why do I need it?

Article Snip: "...Part B helps cover medically necessary services like doctors' services, outpatient care, and other medical services that Part A doesn't cover. Part B also covers many preventive services. Part B coverage is your choice. However, you need to have Part B if you want to buy Part A. ..."

Reference: www.medicare.gov
Medicare Part B






Friday, October 11, 2024

Important: Lock Your Social Security Number Now! | Official U.S. Government E-verify Social Security Number Lock

everify Social Security Lock | Protect Yourself From The Foreign Invasion

Snippet of Article: "...Self Lock is the unique feature that lets you protect your identity in E-Verify and Self Check by placing a "lock" in E-Verify on your Social Security number (SSN). This helps prevent anyone else from using your SSN for an E-Verify case. If an employer enters your locked SSN in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization, it will result in an E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch). With Self Lock, you are always in control...How to Use Self Lock

To access Self Lock, you must be logged in to your myE-Verify account.

To lock your SSN, you must select and answer three challenge questions. Select questions you can easily answer, because you will need to answer them again to verify your identity if you receive an E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch) due to Self Lock.

If you are about to start a new job with an E-Verify employer, you should log into your account and unlock your SSN."

Source: www.e-verify.gov

www.e-verify.gov, myE-Verify account, Official U.S. Government E-verify Social Security Number Lock,




Friday, September 27, 2024

The US is mailing Americans free COVID tests again. Here’s how to get them

Title: The US is mailing Americans free COVID tests again. Here’s how to get them

Article Snip: "...reopened the program on Thursday, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab kits through the website, covidtests.gov. The tests will begin shipping, via the United States Postal Service, as soon as next week. ..."

Reference: www.dailybreeze.com
free COVID tests






Saturday, September 21, 2024

Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Should Be Prepared for Bad News and More Bad News

Title: Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Should Be Prepared for Bad News and More Bad News

Article Snip: "...The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release September's CPI-W information in early October, and the SSA is expected to announce the COLA based on that data later in the month. Until then, we won't know exactly what the adjustment will look like. However, some experts are already making predictions, based on inflation data so far this year. Analysts at advocacy group The Senior Citizens League, for example, estimated in mid-September that the 2025 COLA will be 2.5%...."

Reference: www.fool.com
Destruction of Retirees,






Thursday, September 19, 2024

Trump promises to halt taxes on Social Security; cites 'inflation nightmare' for seniors

Title: Trump promises to halt taxes on Social Security; cites 'inflation nightmare' for seniors

Article Snip: "..."To help seniors on fixed incomes who are suffering the ravages of Comrade Kamala Harris' inflation nightmare — I'm promising NO TAX on SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS!" he wrote on X. ..."

Reference: www.foxbusiness.com
Social Security Taxes, Trump promises to halt taxes on Social Security,