The Social Security cost-of-living increase is a cruel fraud

Title: The Social Security cost-of-living increase is a cruel fraud

Article Snip: "...Today, it’s not so great. The tiny Social Security increase that will be bestowed on retirees and the elderly in January is a cruel fraud perpetrated by the government. That's because increases in Medicare Part B and Part D insurance premiums will negate all of the Social Security 2% cost of living increase for many recipients. Instead of staying even, we’ll fall behind..."

Reference: www.latimes.com

The 4 Least Tax-Friendly States for Social Security Recipients

Title: The 4 Least Tax-Friendly States for Social Security Recipients

Article Snip: "...A second tier was added in 1993 under the Clinton administration that exposed 85% of Social Security benefits to federal taxation for individual earnings above $34,000, and couples filing jointly in excess of $44,000. When first introduced, this tax affected around one out of 10 households. As of 2015, it affected 56%, according to The Senior Citizens League..."

Reference: www.fool.com

Navigating federal retirement paperwork

Title: Tammy Flanagan: Navigating federal retirement paperwork

Article Snip: "...In the federal government, nothing happens until you fill out a form. That's certainly true of retirement, a topic on quite a few federal minds these days. With a rundown on the paperwork you need to keep in mind, federal retirement expert Tammy Flanagan..."

Reference: www.podcastone.com